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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Visions Africa is proud to announce a significant milestone within our team. Our CEO, Roger Brugger, together with three of our professionals; Munezero Mutesi Aline, Aurélie Murekatere, and Eulade Hategekimana (CPA, Rwanda) have been officially authorised by the Rwanda Revenue Authority to represent taxpayers for the period 2026 to 2028. This recognition reflects both professional
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The theme “Give to Gain” is a powerful reminder that meaningful progress begins with intentional investment. At Visions Africa, this idea reflects how we approach growth, leadership, and opportunity every day. Investing in women is investing in progress “Give to Gain” is more than a statement it reflects a simple truth. When we invest in
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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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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.•
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Many Rwandan organizations pay their female staff the legally required 14 weeks of full salary for maternity leave. That’s excellent corporate citizenship! But here is the catch that’s 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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