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Rwanda
- Unmatched EOR services in Rwanda
- Recruit top local and expatriate talent in Rwanda
- Ensure compliance with employment law
- Effective payroll management in Rwanda
- Manage work permits and visas
- Get complete HR management
POPULATION
15,000,000
LANGUAGES
4 Languages
COUNTRY CAPITAL
Kigali
CURRENCY
RWF
Some Facts about Rwanda
Rwanda is a landlocked country in East Africa with a population of about 15 million as of 2024. Rwanda’s capital city is Kigali. The country has four official languages, including French, Kinyarwanda, English, and Swahili. The country uses the Rwandan Franc as its currency. Rwanda is among Africa’s fastest-growing economies, thanks to its strategic location, favourable business environment, and a government that supports foreign investment.
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Holidays Per Year
40 hrs per week
Working hours
Compensation & Benefits in Rwanda
RWF 174,290
Average wage per month
3-4 weeks
Annual vacation leave (min)
Do you want to hire employees in Rwanda? Talent Grid Africa is here to help you. Utilizing our Employer of Record services enables you to expand your business operations into Rwanda. We understand the local labour laws, tax structure, and labour market. Let us streamline the process for you while you concentrate on running your business.
Paying Taxes in Rwanda
The Rwanda Revenue Authority is responsible for collecting taxes on behalf of the government. The personal income tax rate stands at 30%. It is collected from individuals and imposed on various income sources, such as pensions, interest, and dividends. Employees and employers contribute 3% and 5% of gross salaries to the national pension fund, respectively, and 2% to the Occupational Hazard Fund.
When expanding your business into Rwanda, understanding the employment laws is crucial to avoid legal issues. Here are some provisions of the employment law you need to know.
- Employment Contracts. The law requires an employer to offer an employee a written contract that spells out the employment terms. The contract will state the salary, compensation, benefits, and termination requirements.
- Working Hours. A working week in Rwanda has 40 hours with a maximum of eight hours per day. Overtime is allowed, but employers must compensate workers at a rate of 1.5 times their regular rate of pay.
- Vacation Days. Employees are entitled to 18 days of paid annual leave, but employees who have worked for more than 12 months are entitled to 24 days of annual leave. Other leave benefits include maternity and paternity leave, as well as sick leave.
- Termination. Rwanda permits a probation period of up to six months; however, a notice of termination is not required during this phase. Indefinite-term contracts may be terminated for just cause, and the employer must issue a written notice, except if the dismissal is due to serious misconduct.
- You can hire skilled talent in Rwanda without setting up a legal entity. We take care of work permits, background checks, and all legal requirements.
- We help you onboard your employees within 24 hours, managing contracts, documentation, and compliance so that they can start working immediately.
- Our team manages payroll accurately, ensuring your employees are paid on time with all taxes and statutory deductions handled in compliance with labor and tax regulations.
- Our EOR services help you mitigate employment and compliance risks by managing contracts, terminations, and other legal obligations.
- With Talent Grid Africa ensuring your operations run smoothly and legally, you can focus on growing your business in Rwanda.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda offers a favorable business environment, a strategic location, and government support for foreign investments, making it an attractive destination for growth.
Employers must provide written contracts, adhere to a 40-hour workweek, pay overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate, and provide annual leave and other benefits.
Talent Grid Africa manages payroll, recruitment, HR, and compliance, enabling companies to hire legally without establishing a local entity.
Employees pay 3% and employers 5% to the pension fund, 2% to the Occupational Hazard Fund, and personal income tax is 30%.
Yes, we help employees obtain work permits and visas to ensure they can work in Rwanda legally.