PAYE and net salary calculator
Net pay after PAYE, pension, maternity and CBHI.
RWF 60,000 Tax-free monthly employment income
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Tools and Calculators
Tools and Calculators
Calculators built on the official rates and thresholds, each with its sources and the date we checked them.
Tools and Calculators
Calculators and checkers
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Employer cost calculator (RSSB)
Gross pay plus the employer’s RSSB contributions.
8.3% Employer contributions on gross pay in 2026
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Corporate tax calculator
The 28% rate, the reduced rates and tax on dividends.
28% Standard corporate income tax rate
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VAT calculator
Add or remove 18% VAT and check Rwanda’s registration and filing rules.
18% Standard rate for other taxable supplies
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Company start-up cost estimator
Licence tax, work permits, RSSB and the investment certificate.
Free Company registration with the Registrar General
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Rental yield calculator
Gross and net yield after Rwanda’s property taxes.
50% Share of rent deducted before rental income tax
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Residence permit cost estimator
Permit fees for you and your family.
RWF 150,000 Investor, entrepreneur, work and most other permits
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is PAYE calculated in Rwanda?
The first RWF 60,000 of monthly employment income is tax-free, and the top PAYE rate of 30% applies to monthly pay above RWF 200,000. In 2026 employees also pay 6% to the pension scheme, 0.3% for maternity leave and 0.5% of net pay for community health insurance.
What does an employer pay to RSSB in Rwanda?
In 2026 the employer pays 8.3% of gross pay to RSSB: 6% for pensions, 2% for occupational hazards and 0.3% for maternity leave. Contributions are due by the 15th of the following month, and the total pension rate is planned to reach 20% by 2030.
When must a business register for VAT in Rwanda?
Registration is compulsory once turnover passes RWF 20 million a year or RWF 5 million in a quarter, and the business must register within 7 days. The standard VAT rate is 18%.
Are the calculators on this site official?
No. The calculators use the official rates published by the Rwanda Revenue Authority, RSSB and the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, but they give estimates only. Check the result with an accountant or the authority before you rely on it.
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