For businesses in Rwanda, the 15th of the month is an important tax filing deadline. But filing on time should not mean rushing to prepare your declarations at the last minute. Before submitting your tax obligations, businesses should first make sure their accounting records are complete, reconciled and able to support the figures being declared. […]
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We were honoured to have Roger Brugger, Founder and Owner of Visions Africa,participate in a family business workshop organized by Africa’s Business Heroes in partnership with Bank of Kigali Plc. The workshop brought together business leaders to discuss family business governance and the structures needed to build sustainable businesses that can grow beyond their founders.
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Hiring a domestic worker, driver, gardener, nanny, cleaner, cook, or household security guard is often seen as a private arrangement. However, under Rwandan law, it also creates payroll, tax, and social security obligations. Under Article 15 of Law Nº 027/2022 of 20/10/2022 establishing taxes on income, employment income includes payments made by an employer to
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Starting a business in Rwanda is an achievement worth celebrating. But once the registration is done, the real work begins, and for many new business owners, the compliance side of things can feel overwhelming. What taxes do you owe? When are the deadlines? How do you actually use the RRA e-Tax portal? That is exactly
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On 29 April 2026, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning published Ministerial Order Nº 004/26/10/TC, introducing comprehensive VAT obligations on goods and services provided online in Rwanda. This is a significant development for anyone operating in the digital economy whether you are a foreign SaaS provider, streaming platform, ride-hailing app, online education provider, or
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The future of customer experience is shifting and it’s not happening quietly. Our CEO, Roger Brugger, attended Customer Contact Week 2026 in Berlin, where conversations with global CX leaders made one thing clear: how companies design, deliver, and scale customer operations is changing fast. From talent strategy to AI adoption, several strong signals emerged many
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Rwanda is widely recognized for its strong investment climate. However, the full strategic potential of the Investment Promotion and Facilitation Law (Law N° 006/2021) is not always fully leveraged by investors. The law is designed to encourage scale, innovation, and value addition—particularly in agriculture, aquaculture, manufacturing, and export-oriented sectors. Large-scale aquaculture is a clear example
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On 6 February 2026, the Rwanda Development Board (Office of the Registrar General) delivered a clear message: 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗿𝗮. Under Law Nº 007/2021 governing companies, directors carry clear, non-negotiable responsibilities.The core obligations can be summarized as follows 👇 1️⃣ 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝟭𝟰𝟮 The Board
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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 you 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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