The One Stop Centre is RDB’s solution to our valued investors. Once a business among eligible priority sectors is registered and has a capital investment equal to or more than US$250,000 for foreign promoters and equal to or more than US$100,000 for local and COMESA Citizens, It is encouraged to register for an investment certificate that entitles access to both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives.

The One Stop Centre facilitates the investor by:

Issuing Investor Certificate

The investor certificate entitles an investor to a variety of incentives. To obtain an investor certificate takes 48hours at most. In order to obtain an investment certificate, the investor must submit:

• An application letter
• A business plan
• Memorandum of association/Shareholder’s names sheet
• Copy of incorporation certificate
• Other relevant copy of license depending on the sector

Providing required facilitation to implement the project

Incorporated in our services are non fiscal incentives. These include:

• Facilitation with tax related services and exemptions
• Facilitation for land acquisition and construction permits in collaboration with Kigali City Construction One Stop Centre.
• access to utilities.
• Facilitation with obtaining visas and work permits.
• Notary services.
• Providing Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate.  

Tax incentives are offered to both foreign and local investors. The investment code and tax laws and East African Community tax regulations make provisions for tax incentives. Among these incentives are exemption capital goods and raw materials; hotel equipment; as well as a flat rate of 5% in lieu of taxes and duties for property and real estate developers. The 5% flat rate applies to imported building materials for investments of over USD 1.8m

Useful Links

Rwanda Revenue Authority

www.rra.gov.rw

Directorate General of immigration and Emigration

www.migration.gov.rw

Kigali City

www.kigalicity.gov.rw