In order to avoid double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, Rwanda and Singapore signed an agreement on 26 August 2014. The treaty will enter into force after the two countries exchange ratification instruments.
This agreement generally follows the OECD Model Convention and sets out reduced withholding tax rates.
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