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 […]
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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
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At Visions Africa, we had the privilege of hosting a deeply impactful Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop facilitated by the incredible team from Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa (BCIEA). The session provided more than information, it offered a heartfelt reminder of the importance of early detection, open dialogue, and collective support in promoting health and healing.
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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
Over the past weeks weโve seen a spike in RRA desk-audit queries on recent quarters. A few quick fixes can save you from painful assessments or blocked refunds: ๐ฌ 1) ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ.Make sure your electronic address (email) and phone on eTax are current. We often see that communication is sent to the person
๐ข New FX Compliance Rules in Rwanda: Key Points for Business Leaders Effective 30 May 2025, the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has enacted Regulation No. 89/2025, reinforcing long-standing restrictions on the use of foreign currency (FX) in local transactions.While Rwanda has always prohibited pricing or settling local obligations in FX, the amended regulation introduces
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In January 2025, Rwanda will implement major reforms to the pension system, as outlinedby the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). These reforms aim to enhance thesustainability and adequacy of the countryโs social security system, ensuring betterretirement security for all Rwandans. However, these changes come with notableimplications for businesses and employees. Full article on PDF:ย PDF FILE
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At Visions Africa , we rely on Odoo as our core ERP solution for most of our clients, from small firms to larger service, trading or manufacturing companies and for foundations. Hereโs why Odoo stands out as our top choice: ๐น ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐Odoo offers a wealth of features that donโt require an
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Understanding Double Tax Treaties and Withholding Tax Rates in Rwanda A Double Tax Treaty (DTT), also known as a tax treaty, is an international agreement between two countries designed to prevent the issue of double taxation on income and capital. Such treaties are essential for fostering economic cooperation and avoiding the financial burden of being
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This is to inform all taxpayers about the upcoming changes on the Pay As You Earn tax Based on the modifications made to the income tax law in the last year, these changes will come into effect from November 2023. The following new Pay As You Earn rates will be charged on the taxable employment
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