VAT calculator Rwanda

Value added tax in Rwanda is charged at 18% on most goods and services, imports included. Enter a price to add VAT or to see how much VAT it contains.

How it's calculated

Adding VAT: price × 18%, then added to the price.
Taking VAT out: price with VAT ÷ (1 + 18%). The difference is the VAT.
Zero-rated goods and services carry VAT at 0%, and exempt items carry none.

An example

A price of RWF 100,000 before VAT becomes RWF 118,000. A receipt of RWF 59,000 contains RWF 9,000 of VAT.

Frequently asked questions

When must a business register for VAT?

When its turnover goes above RWF 20,000,000 over 12 months or RWF 5,000,000 over three consecutive months. It must register within seven days. Any business can also register voluntarily.

How often is VAT declared?

Quarterly for a turnover of up to RWF 200 million a year, within 15 days after the quarter. Monthly above that, or by choice.

Can I get money back for asking for an EBM receipt?

Yes. Under the VAT reward scheme, a buyer who asks for an EBM invoice gets part of the VAT back. You can sign up by dialling *800#.

Key terms

VAT: Value added tax, charged on goods and services and collected by the RRA.
EBM: Electronic Billing Machine, which VAT-registered sellers use to issue invoices.