Declaring taxes on time is essential for running a compliant and successful business in Rwanda. According to RRA guidelines, businesses must declare and prepay their first quarterly income tax via the e-Tax platform. Here’s a step-by-step guide to assist startups and established companies like GCIC LTD in doing it correctly.

What is the First Income Tax Quarterly Prepayment?

🔗 Step-by-Step Guide on E-Tax

1️⃣ Visit the RRA Website
Go to www.rra.gov.rw

2️⃣ Click on "Declare Domestic Taxes"
This opens the E-Tax platform for domestic tax filing.

3️⃣ Log In
Enter your TIN and password.

Forgot it? Click “Get Password” and follow the reset instructions.

4️⃣ Fill Withholding Details (if applicable)
If your business has taxes withheld at the source, enter them under Annexures.

5️⃣ Click “Tax Declaration”
This begins the declaration process.

6️⃣ Choose “New Declaration”
Select a new filing entry for the current quarter.

7️⃣ Locate the Quarterly Tax Form
After clicking “Submit”, search for:
➡️ First Quarterly Prepayment
➡️ Click the Declaration Number that appears.

8️⃣ Click “Enter Declaration”
You’ll be taken to the form.

9️⃣ Fill Out the Declaration Form
Provide accurate business income estimates and other required financial data.

🔟 Compare & Submit
Click “Compare with Declaration” to verify, then Submit the final declaration.

💳 How to Pay

📌 Important Notes:

Failing to declares or pay on time may result in penalties and interest.

GCIC LTD recommends scheduling your tax calendar early in the year and setting up automated reminders.

👨‍💼 Need Help?

📧 Email: info@gcicrwanda.com
🌐 Website: gcicrwanda.com

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