Explore services
Find the procedure, then go straight to the application.
Filter by stage or search for what you need. The most useful filter is whether an online application actually exists.
23 procedures
Company registration
Registering a legal entity in Rwanda through the business registration service, which issues a certificate of incorporation and a taxpayer identification number.
Investment registration certificate
Registration of an investment project, which is the route to investment facilitation and the incentives available under the investment framework.
Taxpayer registration and TIN
Registration of the business for tax purposes, including selection of applicable tax types such as corporate income tax, VAT, PAYE and withholding taxes.
VAT registration
Registration for value added tax where turnover exceeds the registration threshold, or voluntary registration below it.
Trading licence (local authority)
The local trading licence issued by the district or city where the business operates, tied to the trading licence tax.
Premises lease or land acquisition
Securing a site: a commercial lease, an industrial park plot, or acquisition and transfer of a land title.
Construction permit
Approval to build or materially modify a structure, issued by the city or district based on approved drawings.
Industrial electricity connection
Application for a new or upgraded power connection for an industrial facility.
Environmental impact assessment
Environmental screening and, where required, a full impact assessment leading to an environmental compliance approval.
Water use or discharge permit
Authorisation to abstract water or to discharge effluent into a water body.
Food establishment authorisation
Authorisation of a facility that manufactures, processes, packages or stores food products.
Product registration
Registration of individual products such as processed foods, cosmetics, medicines or medical devices before market placement.
Product standards certification
Testing and certification of products against national standards, including use of the certification mark.
Financial institution licence
Licensing of banks, insurers, payment service providers, microfinance and other regulated financial businesses.
Utilities and communications licence
Licensing for regulated services in energy, telecommunications, transport, water and sanitation.
Mining or quarry licence
Exploration, quarry and mining licences with associated environmental obligations.
Employer registration for social security
Registration of the business as an employer, enabling declaration of staff and monthly contributions.
Work permit for foreign staff
Permits allowing foreign nationals to work in Rwanda, including investor and skilled worker categories.
Corporate bank account and capital transfer
Opening a corporate account with a licensed bank and arranging inbound capital transfer and foreign exchange treatment.
Import and customs registration
Customs registration and declaration arrangements for importing equipment, raw materials or goods.
Annual declarations and renewals
The recurring rhythm of an operating business: tax declarations, annual returns, licence renewals and inspections.
Investment financing and green facilities
Access to financing facilities for qualifying projects, including climate and green investment windows.
Define your investment
Clarify sector, activity, capital, location and structure. This is the input that shapes every requirement downstream.