Useful Links for Investors in Rwanda: Ministries, Regulators and Agencies

A single directory of the Rwandan government bodies foreign investors and businesses deal with most: the Rwanda Development Board, the tax, immigration and social security authorities, the central bank, all ministries and the main regulators, with clickable websites, emails and phone numbers.

Quick answers

Company registration: RDB, contact details, online at org.rdb.rw.

Tax: RRA, call centre 3004 (inside Rwanda), +250 788 185 500. More

Work and residence permits: Immigration (DGIE), +250 788 152 222. More

Foreign exchange and bank licensing: National Bank of Rwanda. More

Details checked 21 September 2026 against official sources · confirm before you rely on them

Investor essentials

The agencies most foreign investors deal with first: registration, tax, immigration, social security and the central bank.

RDBRwanda Development Board

Official source

One-stop agency for company and investment registration, investment certificates, visa facilitation, environmental impact assessment certificates and investor incentives.

RDB Building, 1 KG 9 Avenue, Kimihurura, Kigali · P.O. Box 6239 Kigali

Websiterdb.rw Emailinfo@rdb.rw Call centre (inside Rwanda)1415 International+250 727 775 170 WhatsApp+250 788 321 555

Business Procedures portal (step-by-step guides and fees) · Online business registration · RDB contact page

ORGOffice of the Registrar General (RDB)

Official source

Registers companies, branches, secured transactions, trademarks and other industrial property. Its published service standard is six hours for compliant business registrations.

Websiteorg.rdb.rw

Part of RDB; use RDB contact details above.

RRARwanda Revenue Authority

Official source

Tax registration, returns and payments, EBM invoicing, customs and rulings.

Headquarters: Kicukiro, Sonatubes, Silverback Mall, Kigali · P.O. Box 3987 Kigali

Websiterra.gov.rw Emailinfo@rra.gov.rw Call centre (inside Rwanda)3004 Headquarters+250 788 185 500 WhatsApp+250 739 008 010

RRA contact page

DGIEDirectorate General of Immigration and Emigration

Official source

Visas, residence permits and work permits for foreign nationals, and passports.

KG 7 Avenue, Kigali (Kacyiru) · Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Websitemigration.gov.rw Emailinfo@migration.gov.rw Permitspermit@migration.gov.rw Visasvisa@migration.gov.rw Main line+250 788 152 222

Contact page

RSSBRwanda Social Security Board

Official source

Employer and employee registration and contributions for pension, maternity, occupational hazard and medical schemes.

P.O. Box 6655 Kigali

Websiterssb.rw Toll-free (inside Rwanda)4044

BNRNational Bank of Rwanda

Official source

Central bank: monetary policy, foreign exchange, and licensing of banks, insurers, microfinance and payment providers.

KN 6 Avenue 4, Kigali · P.O. Box 531 Kigali

Websitebnr.rw Emailcommunication@bnr.rw

Government ministries

Every Rwandan ministry with its official website, email and telephone as published in the Government of Rwanda directory (gov.rw). Ministers change, so check each website for current office-holders.

PMOOffice of the Prime Minister (Primature)

Official source

Cabinet affairs and coordination of government.

Websiteprimature.gov.rw Emailinfo@primature.gov.rw Short code (inside Rwanda)3014 Main line+250 788 388 499

OPOffice of the President

Official source

The Presidency of the Republic of Rwanda.

Websitepresidency.gov.rw

MINAFFETMinistry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Official source

Diplomatic relations, accreditation of foreign missions in Kigali and legalisation of documents.

KG 1 Roundabout, Kigali · P.O. Box 179 Kigali

Websiteminaffet.gov.rw Emailinfo@minaffet.gov.rw Short code (inside Rwanda)2506 International+250 788 125 043

Diplomatic missions in Rwanda

MINECOFINMinistry of Finance and Economic Planning

Official source

Fiscal policy, budget, tax policy and oversight of RRA, RSSB, the Capital Market Authority and the Financial Intelligence Centre.

Websiteminecofin.gov.rw Emailinfo@minecofin.gov.rw Main line+250 252 577 581 Main line+250 252 596 200

MINICOMMinistry of Trade and Industry

Official source

Trade, industry and cooperatives policy; oversees the Rwanda Standards Board and the competition and consumer protection authority (RICA).

Websiteminicom.gov.rw Emailinfo@minicom.gov.rw Short code (inside Rwanda)3739

MINICTMinistry of ICT and Innovation

Official source

ICT and innovation policy; affiliated agencies include RISA, RURA and RDB.

P.O. Box 3882 Kigali

Websiteminict.gov.rw Emailinfo@minict.gov.rw Main line+250 786 791 388

MINIJUSTMinistry of Justice

Official source

Legal policy, the Official Gazette, law reform and legal aid; oversees the Rwanda Law Reform Commission and the prosecution authority.

Websiteminijust.gov.rw Emailinfo@minijust.gov.rw Short code (MTN)3936 Short code (Airtel)3736

MIFOTRAMinistry of Public Service and Labour

Official source

Labour law, employment policy and public service.

P.O. Box 403 Kigali

Websitemifotra.gov.rw Emailinfo@mifotra.gov.rw Main line+250 788 765 539 Short code (inside Rwanda)9090

MININFRAMinistry of Infrastructure

Official source

Energy, water, transport and housing policy; affiliated agencies include REG, WASAC, RTDA, RHA and the Civil Aviation Authority.

Websitemininfra.gov.rw Emailinfo@mininfra.gov.rw Toll-free (inside Rwanda)4287 Main line+250 788 387 125

MINALOCMinistry of Local Government

Official source

Local administration and decentralisation; districts, the City of Kigali, national ID (NIDA) and local development agencies.

P.O. Box 3445 Kigali

Websiteminaloc.gov.rw Emailinfo@minaloc.gov.rw Main line+250 788 384 081

MININTERMinistry of Interior

Official source

Internal security; oversees the Rwanda National Police and Rwanda Correctional Service.

Websitemininter.gov.rw Emailinfo@mininter.gov.rw Short code (inside Rwanda)9060

MoEMinistry of Environment

Official source

Environment, climate, water resources and land use policy; affiliated agencies include REMA and the land management authority.

Websiteenvironment.gov.rw Emailinfo@environment.gov.rw Short code (inside Rwanda)1040

MINAGRIMinistry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Official source

Agriculture and livestock policy; affiliated agencies include RAB and NAEB (agricultural exports).

Websiteminagri.gov.rw Emailinfo@minagri.gov.rw

MoHMinistry of Health

Official source

Health policy; affiliated agencies include the Rwanda Biomedical Centre and the Food and Drugs Authority.

Websitemoh.gov.rw Emailinfo@moh.gov.rw Short codes (inside Rwanda)114 Short code (inside Rwanda)1110

MINEDUCMinistry of Education

Official source

Education policy; oversees the Higher Education Council and the TVET Board.

Websitemineduc.gov.rw Emailinfo@mineduc.gov.rw Short code (inside Rwanda)2028

MODMinistry of Defence

Official source

National defence.

Websitemod.gov.rw Emailinfo@mod.gov.rw Main line+250 788 316 879

MINEMAMinistry in charge of Emergency Management

Official source

Disaster management and refugee affairs.

Websiteminema.gov.rw

MIGEPROFMinistry of Gender and Family Promotion

Official source

Gender equality and family policy.

Websitemigeprof.gov.rw Emailinfo@migeprof.gov.rw Short code (inside Rwanda)2560

MINIYOUTHMinistry of Youth and Arts

Official source

Youth, culture and arts policy.

Websiteminiyouth.gov.rw Emailinfo@myculture.gov.rw Main line+250 785 655 755

MINISPORTSMinistry of Sports

Official source

Sports policy and federations.

P.O. Box 1044 Kigali

Websiteminisports.gov.rw Emailinfo@minisports.gov.rw Main line+250 788 196 300

MINUBUMWEMinistry of National Unity and Civic Engagement

Official source

National unity, civic education and social cohesion.

Websiteminubumwe.gov.rw Emailinfo@minubumwe.gov.rw Main line+250 780 404 132

Regulators and agencies investors use

Sector regulators, licensing bodies and agencies that appear in the Rwanda Development Board and government directories. Websites are listed for each; contact details are shown only where an official source confirms them.

CMACapital Market Authority

Official source

Regulates the securities market, market intermediaries and collective investment schemes.

Websitecma.rw

RURARwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority

Official source

Regulates telecommunications, energy, water, transport and other utilities.

Websiterura.rw

RMBRwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board

Official source

Mining, quarry and petroleum licensing and supervision.

Websitermb.gov.rw Main line+250 788 386 220 Toll-free (inside Rwanda)2930

Contact page

RICARwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority

Official source

Competition, consumer protection and product inspection.

Websiterica.gov.rw

RPPARwanda Public Procurement Authority

Official source

Public procurement regulation and the Umucyo e-procurement system for public tenders.

Websiterppa.gov.rw

Umucyo e-procurement

REMARwanda Environment Management Authority

Official source

Environmental impact assessments and environmental compliance.

Websiterema.gov.rw

NLA / RLMUANational Land Authority (formerly Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority)

Official source

Land registration, land use planning and land administration.

Websiterlma.rw

NCSANational Cyber Security Authority: Data Protection and Privacy Office

Official source

Supervises the personal data protection law, including registration of data controllers and processors.

Websitedpo.gov.rw

RISARwanda Information Society Authority

Official source

ICT development and government digital services.

Websiterisa.rw

FICFinancial Intelligence Centre

Official source

Receives suspicious transaction reports under the anti-money-laundering framework.

Websitefic.gov.rw

NAEBNational Agricultural Export Development Board

Official source

Promotes and regulates agricultural exports such as coffee, tea and horticulture.

Websitenaeb.gov.rw

RSBRwanda Standards Board

Official source

National standards, product certification and metrology.

Websitersb.gov.rw

RCARwanda Cooperative Agency

Official source

Registers and supervises cooperatives.

Websiterca.gov.rw

REGRwanda Energy Group

Official source

State energy utility group for generation, transmission and distribution.

Websitereg.rw

WASACWater and Sanitation Corporation

Official source

Water supply and sanitation services.

Websitewasac.rw

RHARwanda Housing Authority

Official source

Building regulation, construction permits policy and housing.

Websiterha.gov.rw

RTDARwanda Transport Development Agency

Official source

Road, rail and transport infrastructure and licensing.

Websitertda.gov.rw

RCAARwanda Civil Aviation Authority

Official source

Aviation safety and regulation.

Websitecaa.gov.rw

NISRNational Institute of Statistics of Rwanda

Official source

Official statistics, including economic and business data.

Websitestatistics.gov.rw

RLRCRwanda Law Reform Commission

Official source

Reviews and proposes reform of Rwandan laws.

Websiterlrc.gov.rw

NIDANational Identification Agency

Official source

National identity cards and registration of residents.

Websitenida.gov.rw

Laws, courts and dispute resolution

Where to read Rwandan law and where commercial disputes are heard.

LawsRwanda laws portal (amategeko.gov.rw)

Official source

Official texts of Rwandan laws and the Official Gazette (Igazeti ya Leta).

Websiteamategeko.gov.rw

JudiciaryJudiciary of Rwanda

Official source

Supreme Court, High Court, commercial courts and court services.

Websitejudiciary.gov.rw

KIACKigali International Arbitration Centre

Official source

Institutional arbitration and mediation, KIAC Rules and model clauses.

Websitekiac.org.rw

NPPANational Public Prosecution Authority

Official source

Public prosecution.

Websitenppa.gov.rw

Online services and portals

Government portals where investors file, register and apply.

IremboIrembo (government services portal)

Official source

One-stop portal for many government services, including immigration applications.

Websiteirembo.gov.rw

Business ProceduresBusiness Procedures portal (RDB)

Official source

Step-by-step guides, fees and timelines for business, tax, immigration and licensing procedures.

Websitebusinessprocedures.rdb.rw

RegistrarOnline business registration (RDB)

Official source

Websiteorg.rdb.rw

UmucyoUmucyo e-procurement system

Official source

Public tenders and supplier registration.

Websiteumucyo.gov.rw

gov.rwGovernment of Rwanda official portal

Official source

Directory of ministries, institutions, services and public holidays.

Websitegov.rw

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Frequently asked questions

Who do I contact to register a company in Rwanda?

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Its Office of the Registrar General registers companies online at org.rdb.rw and publishes a service standard of six hours for compliant business registrations. RDB's call centre is 1415 inside Rwanda, and its international line is +250 727 775 170; email info@rdb.rw.

Which agency handles tax in Rwanda?

The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) handles tax registration, returns, payments and customs. Its call centre is 3004 inside Rwanda, its head office line is +250 788 185 500 and its email is info@rra.gov.rw.

Where do foreigners apply for work and residence permits in Rwanda?

The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) at KG 7 Avenue, Kigali, phone +250 788 152 222. Permit enquiries go to permit@migration.gov.rw and visa enquiries to visa@migration.gov.rw. Applications are made through the government's Irembo portal.

Who regulates banks and foreign exchange in Rwanda?

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), the central bank, at KN 6 Avenue 4 in Kigali. It licenses banks, insurers, microfinance institutions and payment providers, and can be reached at communication@bnr.rw.

Where can I read Rwandan laws?

The official laws portal is amategeko.gov.rw, which publishes Rwandan laws and the Official Gazette (Igazeti ya Leta). The Ministry of Justice (minijust.gov.rw) is responsible for legal policy and the Gazette.

How do I contact a Rwandan ministry?

Every ministry lists a website, an email address (usually info@ followed by the ministry's domain) and a telephone number or short code in the Government of Rwanda directory at gov.rw. This page reproduces them for all ministries, so use the search box to find the one you need.

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Sources: the Government of Rwanda directory (gov.rw), each body's own website, and the Rwanda Development Board's Business Procedures portal. Short codes such as 3004 work only from inside Rwanda. This page gives general information, not legal advice. Contact details change: confirm by phone or on the organisation's own website before you travel or send documents.