The government plans to achieve the following goals by 2018: raise gross domestic product (GDP) per capita to $1,000, have less than 30% of the population below the poverty line, and have less than 9% of the population living in extreme poverty.

The government has ambitious investment plans but its ability to implement them will be limited by weak domestic revenue collection and uncertain aid inflows. Nevertheless, we forecast that real GDP growth will average at 6.6% a year in 2016-17, driven by foreign and public investment, services and exports

A commentary on the country’s efforts to improve the business climate

Rwanda’s economy is still largely based on agriculture, with more than four-fifths of the population involved in small-scale farming.

This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Rwanda.

The steps of launching a business are described on this site

The steps of launching a business are described on this site

This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Rwanda.

The standard corporate income tax (CIT) rate is 30%; however, small businesses and individuals (whose business has a turnover of less than 20 million Rwanda francs [RWF] in a tax period) pay profit tax at the rate of 4% of turnover.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Rwanda stands at 30 percent.

This site includes a persoanl income tax table

The Sales Tax Rate in Rwanda stands at 18 percent.

In the long-term, the Rwanda Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 18.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Rwanda stands at 30 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Rwanda averaged 31.25 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2005 and a record low of 30 percent in 2007. Corporate Tax Rate in Rwanda is reported by the Rwanda Revenue Authority.

A complete guide to Rwanda Visa Requirements,Immigration Services and Getting a Visa.

Rwanda visa and passport requirements & Embassy and Colsulate addresses. Full detail on passports, visas and entry requirements for Rwanda

76 tips on getting to and getting around Rwanda from real travelers and locals.

Catching local transport in Rwanda – transport tips on getting around Rwanda like a local

The Rwandan telecom continues to develop strongly, buttressed by sustained GDP growth which has seen the country develop one the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Telecommunications in Rwanda include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.

A summary of the labour law from the Rwanda Bar Association

This provides links to a number of labour issues in Rwanda

There is no provision for unemployment benefit under Rwandan labour laws

Comprehensive list of National and Regional Public Holidays that are celebrated in Rwandaduring 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.

Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Rwanda – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

This site describes a number of basic etiquette issues from greetings to taboos

This site discusses the seasonal weather patterns in Rwanda

This site includes monthly rainfall and temperature graphs

See “Safety and Security” on this US Department of State site

Rwanda is generally safe and crime levels are relatively low, but street crime does occur.

A detailed description of the education system from the US Embassy in Rwanda

Rwanda’s elementary school enrollment rate is the highest in Africa. It stands as an example for other countries in the continent.

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Rwanda. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

List of National and Public Holidays in Rwanda for the year 2016 and 2017

See “People and Society” on this CIA site

This site describes the demographic features of the population of Rwanda, includingpopulation density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace

Rwanda Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.

Rwanda is a member the East African Community (EAC) customs union along with Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

This site provides key information on Rwanda’s participation in the WTO. Rwanda has been a member of WTO since 22 May 1996 and a member of GATT since 1 January 1966.

Rwanda has signed a number of International trade agreements which include, those on; investment promotion, avoidance of double taxation, trade and business

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Find 3,088 traveler reviews, 1,631 candid photos, and prices for 45 hotels in Kigali, Rwanda.

Expert Rwanda travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Rwanda.

This site lists travel packages to Rwanda and the variety of attractions