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ICT Sector Tax Incentives

Active Flat rate

Rwanda · special tax regime

Flat rate 15.0%
Duration 7 years
Prior non-residency — required before applying
Standard top income tax 30.0% Rwanda, without the regime

Overview

Regime
ICT Sector Tax Incentives
Country
Rwanda
Type
Flat rate
Status
Active
Effective from
Jan 1, 2015
Expires on
—

Details

Summary
Preferential 15% CIT rate for registered ICT companies, with potential 7-year tax holidays for large investments.
Eligibility
ICT companies registered with the Rwanda Development Board
Benefits
15% CIT rate (vs 28% standard). Up to 7-year tax holiday for investments over USD 50M. Import duty exemptions on ICT equipment.
Requirements
Must be registered investor in ICT sector.
Limitations
Only applies to qualifying ICT activities.
Income types covered
Corporate income from ICT activities
Duration details
Ongoing for 15% rate; up to 7 years for tax holiday

View source Rwanda Development Board