🇷🇼 Rwanda VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT for Rwanda: add tax to a net amount or remove it from a total. The general reference rate is 18%; special rates have their own conditions.
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VAT: 18% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.
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Calculation Examples — 18%
| Net | VAT 18% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| RWF 100.00 | RWF 18.00 | RWF 118.00 |
| RWF 500.00 | RWF 90.00 | RWF 590.00 |
| RWF 1,000.00 | RWF 180.00 | RWF 1,180.00 |
Compare with neighbors
| Country | Std Rate | vs Rwanda |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda ★ | 18% | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 15% | -3% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 16% | -2% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 14% | -4% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 5% | -13% |
Key facts
Good to know: VAT: 18% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.
Official source
Rwanda Revenue Authority — VAT
Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.
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