Visions Africa

For many entrepreneurs in Rwanda, navigating compliance requirements can feel overwhelming—especially in the early stages of building a business. One of the most common areas of confusion is the trading license tax. You may have heard the often-repeated phrase:    |“You only start paying the trading license after two years.” While that statement contains some

We are seeing early- and even late-stage groups still booking interest-free related-party loans to “keep things simple.” 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞:(1) transfer pricing risk (not arm’s length) and (2) lost withholding tax where interest would otherwise be taxable. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰?• OECD guidance on financial transactions tightened expectations around pricing and substance.•

We are proud to announce that Roger Brugger, CEO of Visions Africa, has been elected as a new member of the Board of the European Business Chamber of Rwanda (EBCR) during its Annual General Meeting. This appointment underscores our ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships between European and Rwandan businesses, fostering collaboration, and supporting both investors

In Rwanda, a 𝟱% 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝘅 is levied on goods imported for commercial use — paid upfront at customs on the CIF value. But here’s the catch: many companies never claim it back, even though they’re entitled to! We’ve seen this happen across industries — businesses unknowingly leaving significant amounts unclaimed. If you’re one of