Key facts at a glance
Currency
RWF
Employer cost
≈ 8%
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Probation
Up to 6 months
Notice period
15–30 days
Annual leave
18 working days
Working hours
45 hours / week
Capital
Kigali
What employers should know
- RSSB pension and maternity contributions
- Easy digital registration
- Growing tech and services hub
Contracts
Employment contracts in Rwanda should set out salary, hours (45 hours / week), probation (Up to 6 months) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.
Payroll & taxes
Payroll typically runs monthly in RWF. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 8% of gross salary.
Leave & benefits
Employees are entitled to 18 working days of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.
Termination
Notice is 15–30 days. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.
Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.