In the world of tax, there is a lot of “market talk” that can lead to expensive mistakes. In Rwanda, paying taxes isnt just about where you are from or where your bank account is located. Its about where youย stay. If you are living or working in Rwanda, here is a simple guide to what […]
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Staff meal expenses are common in many organisations across Rwanda, especially those operating in shifts, remote sites, or high-intensity environments. However, many companies treat these costs as non-deductible by default, missing an opportunity to optimise their Corporate Income Tax (CIT) position while remaining compliant. This article explains how staff meal expenses are typically treated, when
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For many entrepreneurs in Rwanda, navigating compliance requirements can feel overwhelmingโespecially 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: ย ย |โYou only start paying the trading license after two years.โ While that statement contains some
We are seeing early- and even late-stage groups still booking interest-free related-party loans to โkeep things simple.โ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐:(1) transfer pricing risk (not armโs length) and (2) lost withholding tax where interest would otherwise be taxable. ๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ?โข OECD guidance on financial transactions tightened expectations around pricing and substance.โข
โ ๏ธ When โFreeโ Isnโt Free: The 0% Intercompany Loan Trap Read More ยป
Many Rwandan organizations pay their female staff the legally required 14 weeks of full salary for maternity leave. Thatโs excellent corporate citizenship! But here is the catch thatโs draining your cash flow: The majority of that payment is reimbursable through the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), and many are failing to claim it. The Critical
Are You Leaving a Six-Figure Reimbursement on the Table? Read More ยป
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
Visions Africa CEO Appointed to the Board of the European Business Chamber of Rwanda Read More ยป
In Rwanda, a ๐ฑ% ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐ is levied on goods imported for commercial use โ paid upfront at customs on the CIF value. But hereโs the catch: many companies never claim it back, even though theyโre entitled to! Weโve seen this happen across industries โ businesses unknowingly leaving significant amounts unclaimed. If youโre one of
