Offices in Kigali
A registered address
A company registering with the Office of the Registrar General at RDB must give a local, physical address as its registered office. A coworking membership or a serviced office is often enough to start.
The main office areas
| Area | District | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| City centre and Kiyovu | Nyarugenge | Banks, the business district and Norrsken House |
| Kimihurura | Gasabo | Kigali Heights and the Kigali Convention Centre; Westerwelle Startup Haus |
| Kacyiru | Gasabo | Ministries, government agencies and embassies |
| Remera | Gasabo | Mixed offices and homes east of Kacyiru |
| Kigali Innovation City | Gasabo | A planned district inside the Kigali zone, with Grade A offices and universities |
| Kigali Special Economic Zone | Gasabo | Offices next to factories and warehouses |
| Kicukiro | Kicukiro | Smaller offices south of the city centre |
Kigali Heights, opposite the Kigali Convention Centre, opened in December 2016 with 31,150 m² of Grade A office and retail space.
How rents are quoted
There is no official index of office rents in Kigali. Landlords usually quote rent per m² a month, plus a service charge for security, cleaning and shared power, plus 18% VAT. Ask for the total monthly cost and check whether parking and a generator are included.
What to check in a lease
- Who the landlord is: ask for the title of the building, or of the unit if it is a condominium.
- Length, notice period and rent reviews.
- The deposit and how many months of rent are paid in advance.
- Whether the building has an occupancy permit through BPMIS.
- Who pays for fit-out and what has to be removed at the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the main office areas in Kigali?
The city centre, Kimihurura, Kacyiru, Remera and Kigali Innovation City.
How are office rents quoted in Kigali?
Per m², plus a service charge and 18% VAT.
How large is Kigali Heights?
Kigali Heights has 31,150 m² of Grade A office and retail space.
Sources
- Office of the Registrar General: Business registration
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Tax handbook 2025 (PDF)
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Immovable property tax
- Fusion Capital: Kigali Heights
- Rwanda Development Board: Kigali Innovation City, request for proposals for student housing (PDF)
- Norrsken Foundation: Norrsken House Kigali
- Westerwelle Foundation: Westerwelle Startup Haus Kigali
- RwandaLII: Law N° 15/2010 creating and organizing condominiums and setting up procedures for their registration
- Ministry of Infrastructure: Building Permit Management Information System (BPMIS)
- We Are Tech Africa: Rwanda launches Kigali Innovation City
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
