Employment Cost Calculator for Rwanda
Calculate the total cost of employing someone in Rwanda, including taxes, benefits, and our management fee.
Employer Tax Contributions
Tax Type | Rate | Base |
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PAYE (Income Tax) | Progressive (0-30%) | Employee's Taxable Income |
Social Security (Pension) | 6% (Employer) | Employee's Gross Salary |
Occupational Hazards | 2% | Gross Monthly Payroll |
Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI) | 0.5% | Employee's Net Salary |
Filing & Compliance
- Monthly PAYE and Social Security Contributions: Due by the 15th day of the following month.
- Annual PAYE Reconciliation: Required, often due by a specific date in the first few months of the year following the tax year (e.g., by January 31st or March 31st).
- Unified Declaration System: PAYE and all RSSB contributions (excluding voluntary pension) are declared via a single return through the RRA's online portal.
Income Tax Brackets
Income Range (FRW) | Tax Rate |
---|---|
0 - 60,000 | 0% |
60,001 - 100,000 | 10% |
100,001 - 200,000 | 20% |
200,001 and above | 30% |
Employee Contributions
Deduction Type | Rate (Employee) | Cap |
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Pension Scheme | 3% | No Cap |
Medical Insurance | 7.5% | No Cap |
Maternity Leave Benefits | 0.3% | No Cap |
Personal Allowances
- No specific personal allowances are provided for in Rwandan tax law.
- Deductions can be claimed for expenses incurred wholly and exclusively in the production of employment income.
- Contributions to the Rwanda Social Security Fund are deductible.