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Government & Regulatory Affairs in Rwanda
Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. In Rwanda, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Government & Regulatory Affairs professional in Rwanda for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
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Kigali · Tuesday 3 November
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What the rules say in Rwanda
Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials
From the Rwanda market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research54% of statements checked against a source6 checked against an official source22 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-199 held back until checked against an official source10 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
Rwanda has no statutory limits on foreign ownership or control of companies.
Sector licensing rules still apply.US Department of State · checked 2026-10-19Investors meeting criteria set in the investment promotion law may obtain an investment certificate from the Rwanda Development Board, which gives access to incentives.
Law on investment promotion and facilitation, 2021.AI-written, not source-checkedRegistered investors in Rwanda can access preferential corporate income tax rates, including 0% for international companies with regional offices in Rwanda, 3% for pure holding companies and 15% for registered investors in listed activities such as export.
Conditions apply; tax holidays are also available in some sectors subject to minimum investment.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · checked 2026-10-19The Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda (SEZAR), headquartered at the Rwanda Development Board, regulates the Kigali Special Economic Zone.
The source also says that holding an Export Processing Zone licence exempts a company from VAT, import duties and corporate tax; conditions were not confirmed.US Department of State · checked 2026-10-19Public procurement is overseen by the Rwanda Public Procurement Authority and conducted through an electronic procurement system.
AI-written, not source-checkedThe Capital Market Authority regulates securities markets and the Rwanda Stock Exchange.
AI-written, not source-checkedThe Rwanda Standards Board sets national standards, and conformity requirements apply to regulated products.
AI-written, not source-checkedThe National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) oversees enforcement of personal data protection in Rwanda.
US Department of State · checked 2026-10-19
Read the full guide: Entry, investment and company formation · Licensing, incentives and sector rules · Customs, trade and supply chain · M&A, competition and restructuring
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
- 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
- 03Prepare the regulatory work
- 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before government & regulatory affairs work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
WONE Global Partners in Rwanda
Professionals working here
No named lead for Government & Regulatory Affairs yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Rwanda and can bring the right local colleague in.
Kigali · Rwanda
Kigali · RwandaWONE Global Partner · Rwanda
Lydie N. Murorunkwere
Lydie is the Founder and Managing Director of ML Corporate Services Ltd and the first Chairperson of the Rwanda Trust Companies Association (RTCA).
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Cases
What clients bring to Government & Regulatory Affairs
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Rwanda.
Urgent Our licence application abroad has been stuck for months. Can anyone move it?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhich licences do we need before we can start operating abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we launch our product in this country, or does it need approval first?Healthcare, life sciences & medical regulationOur licence abroad is due for renewal. What do we need to do?Market entry, licensing & government engagementDo our labels and product meet the rules in this country?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsCan we launch a new product in our existing markets abroad?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWe've received a notice from a regulator abroad. What do we do?White-collar investigations & financial crimeWe're bringing a sporting event to a new country. What do we need?Sports, athletes & sporting institutionsWhat do we need to publish our game in other countries?Copyright, media & digital content rightsWe're staging a festival or concert abroad. What do we need?Copyright, media & digital content rights
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