Umzug nach Rwanda: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Rwanda steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 5 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Rwanda the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 28% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Rwanda from arrival once you take up residence (Permanent residence or habitual abode in Rwanda, or 183 days in 12 months). The typical route is Class K assured-income permit; PR via USD 500k property or USD 1m investment: Class K: proof of means, local bank account, health insurance (no fixed figure); PR: high-end property ≥USD 500k or ≥USD 1m in priority sector (RDB) There are 5 open residence programmes in Rwanda — see the list below.
Living there
Kigali has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 26 °C and summer highs around 28.5 °C. The economy grew +7.1% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 7% for 2026. Its passport opens about 64 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No fighting at home; deeply involved in DRC war; border incidents with Burundi.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 15% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 28% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Permanent residence or habitual abode in Rwanda, or 183 days in 12 months |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Class K assured-income permit; PR via USD 500k property or USD 1m investment — Class K: proof of means, local bank account, health insurance (no fixed figure); PR: high-end property ≥USD 500k or ≥USD 1m in priority sector (RDB) |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 64 Länder |
| Economic growth | +7.1% (2025), forecast 7% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 26° / 28.5° (Kigali) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | tension — No fighting at home; deeply involved in DRC war; border incidents with Burundi |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 3.4/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 4/10 · B+ |
| Eigentumsschutz | 4.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 8.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Rwanda
- Class K Resident Permit (Person with Assured Income / Retiree) — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Investor / Entrepreneur Temporary Resident Permit — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence for Investors (high-value property or priority-sector investment) — Investition CHF 400'000 · open · 2026-10
- Employment Temporary Resident Permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- Dependant Resident Permit (M2/M3) — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Rwanda to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Permanent residence or habitual abode in Rwanda, or 183 days in 12 months Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Rwanda?
In Rwanda the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 28% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Rwanda offer?
Class K Resident Permit (Person with Assured Income / Retiree); Investor / Entrepreneur Temporary Resident Permit; Permanent Residence for Investors (high-value property or priority-sector investment) (CHF 400'000); Employment Temporary Resident Permit; Dependant Resident Permit (M2/M3)
What is the usual way to move to Rwanda?
Class K assured-income permit; PR via USD 500k property or USD 1m investment. Class K: proof of means, local bank account, health insurance (no fixed figure); PR: high-end property ≥USD 500k or ≥USD 1m in priority sector (RDB)
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