Investment framework and opportunities in Rwanda
Procedures Relative to Foreign Investment
- Obligation to Declare
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The Rwanda Development Board is the agency responsible for coordinating the governmental activity for investment projects, for services like business registration, investment promotion, environmental compliance clearances, and other necessary approvals. New investors can register online at the RDB’s website and receive a certificate in a short period of time (in some cases as fast as six hours).
- Competent Organisation For the Declaration
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Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
- Requests For Specific Authorisations
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All sectors in Rwanda are open to foreign investment and there is no mandatory screening of foreign investment. However, Rwanda Development Board evaluates the business plans if investors request any of the tax incentives provided by the law. Public authorities reserve the right to inspect compliance of foreign investment projects with environment, health and other standards at any stage of operation.
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