1. Fast growing
- 3rd fastest growing economy in Africa with 7.7% (AfDB – Africa Economic Outlook, 2025)
- Rwanda is among the nations with the most substantial advancements in human development, HDI 2023
- Young and growing population (64.5% are under 30), NISR, 2025 population projections
2. Business friendly & modern
- Highest Performer #1 in Africa in Regulatory Framework & Operational Efficiency, B-Ready Report 2025
- Ranked #3 for government transparency in Africa (Corruption Perception Index, 2024)
- Most Women in Parliament, 63.8% (Inter-Parliamentary Union, 2025)
3. A regional Platform
- Strong African Hub Potential, highly connected African airline
- 2nd MICE ranking in Africa (ICCA, 2024)
- Growing bilingual, educated workforce ( 24k grad tertiary/year) NISR, Statistical Year Book 2024
4. Low Risk
- 2nd safest country in the world for female solo travellers (BBC Travel, 2023)
- Stable currency and stable credit ratings
5. IT Readiness
- 2nd in EAC for internet network readiness (Network Readiness Index 2024)
- 2nd in Africa,( Network Readiness Index 2024)
- More than 98% 4G internet nationwide coverage
With the recent approved investment law, Rwanda has an array of investment incentives for investors
With the recent approved investment law, Rwanda has an array of investment incentives for investors ready to invest in the key priority sectors as indicated below:
Fiscal incentives
- Zero corporate income tax for companies planning to relocate headquarters to Rwanda
- 15% preferential corporate income tax for strategic sectors i.e. energy, transport, affordable housing, ICT and financial services.
- Accelerated depreciation of 50% for key priority sectors i.e. tourism, construction, manufacturing and agro-processing
- Exemption of capital gains tax
- Seven-Year corporate income tax Holiday for large projects in strategic sectors i.e energy, exports, tourism, health, manufacturing and ICT
- Repatriation of capital and assets
Non-Fiscal incentives
- Quick business and investment online registration
- Assistance with tax-related services and exemptions
- Assistance to access utilities (water & electricity)
- Assistance with obtaining visas and work permits
- One stop center that provides notary services
- Provision of Aftercare services to fast track project implementation
NB: All fiscal incentives listed above have requirements that need to be fulfilled before they are granted
