Property sale tax calculator Rwanda
Selling a house, a building or a plot in Rwanda carries a tax paid to the district. Enter the sale value to see what is due.
How it's calculated
- The first RWF 5,000,000 of the sale value is not taxed.
- A seller not registered for income tax pays 2.5% on the rest.
- A seller registered for income tax pays 2% on the sale of property for commercial use.
An example
A house sold for RWF 30,000,000 by a private owner pays 2.5% on RWF 25,000,000: RWF 625,000.
Frequently asked questions
How do I declare it?
Through the Rwanda Automated Local Government Taxes Management System, then pay by mobile money, MobiCash or bank.
Is this the same as capital gains tax?
No. This tax is worked out on the sale value of immovable property. Capital gains tax applies to shares and similar assets.
Does a cheap plot pay anything?
No tax is due when the sale value is RWF 5,000,000 or less.
Key terms
- Immovable property
- Land, buildings and what is built on the land.
- Sale value
- The price agreed for the property.
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