Rwanda
Corporate Guide

What are the different types of companies that can be incorporated in Rwanda?

A company limited by shares

The liability of this company’s shareholders is limited to the amount paid or unpaid on the shares held by them.

A company limited by guarantee

This type of company is used primarily for non-profit and has the liability of its members limited to the amount the members agree to.

A company limited by shares and guarantee

This is a company where the liability of the shareholders is limited both to the paid or unpaid amount on their shares and by the guarantee of members, limited to the amount that the members undertake to contribute to the assets of the company in case of winding-up. 

An unlimited company

This is a company for which the legal liability of its members or shareholders is not limited and all members or shareholders have total and joint liability to cover all contingent debts.

A protected cell company (PCC)

This is a company in which a single legal entity consists of a core linked to several cells, each with separate assets and liabilities.