Country tax profile · 2026
Rwanda income tax
How Rwanda taxes income
Rwanda taxes personal income at rates up to 30%. Residents are taxed on worldwide income; foreign income is exempt for 5 years under the KIFC
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Rwanda and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
Rwanda income tax brackets (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to 60,000 RWF | 0% |
| up to 100,000 RWF | 10% |
| up to 200,000 RWF | 20% |
| over the top bracket | 30% |
National brackets; local or regional surcharges may apply on top.
How Rwanda's income tax compares
Rwanda's top income tax of 30% is the 89th highest of the 197 countries we track, against a global average of 27.9% and a Africa average of 31.2%.
Countries with a similar income tax
Benin (30%) · Burundi (30%) · Chad (30%) · Djibouti (30%) · Eritrea (30%) · Jamaica (30%)
Who is a tax resident of Rwanda?
Permanent residence in Rwanda, or present 183+ days in any 12-month period; residents taxed on worldwide income
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What is the income tax rate in Rwanda?
Rwanda taxes personal income at rates up to 30%. Residents are taxed on worldwide income; foreign income is exempt for 5 years under the KIFC