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The RDB provides an efficient business registration service and potential tax incentives to investors in the energy, ICT, logistics, and light manufacturing sectors. The RDB offers one of the fastest business registration processes in Africa. New investors can register online at the RDB’s website and receive a registration certificate in person in as fast as six hours at RDB’s Office of the Registrar General. RDB’s “one-stop shop” helps foreign investors secure required approvals, certificates, and work permits to start their businesses. Investors should be aware that RDB often is unable to enforce tax incentives it has offered – even when in contracts and formal legal agreements - and all such incentives should be reviewed and approved separately by the Rwandan Revenue Authority (RRA) in writing to improve enforceability. RDB is often unable to assist with long-term work and residence permits for expatriate and third country staff after the initial start-up phase of a business as well. For current regulations and/or assistance, contact the Rwanda Development Board at www.rdb.rw.
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Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.