Corporate Tax Calculator for Rwanda
The calculator
Corporate income tax a year
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Figures checked November 2026. A guide only, not tax, legal or financial advice.
Sources for the calculator
How the calculation works
- Taxable profit is accounting profit adjusted under the income tax law, rounded down to the nearest RWF 1,000.
- The rate is the one for the regime you choose. Reduced rates need the conditions set in the investment promotion law and, for most, an investment certificate from RDB.
- Dividends paid out of profit after tax carry 15% withholding tax. Dividends on securities listed on a capital market carry 5% when paid to residents of Rwanda or other EAC countries.
Source: Rwanda Revenue Authority: Basic information on Rwanda taxation, 2025; Rwanda Revenue Authority: Law N° 027/2022 establishing taxes on income1,3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the corporate tax rate in Rwanda?
28% on the taxable profit of resident companies.
Are there reduced rates?
Newly listed companies pay 20% or 25% for five years, and registered investors can qualify for 15%, 3% or 0%.
What is the tax on dividends?
15% withholding tax.
How long can losses be carried forward?
5 years.
Sources
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Basic information on Rwanda taxation, 2025
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Corporate income tax
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Law N° 027/2022 establishing taxes on income
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. Not tax, legal or financial advice.
