Company Registration and Licensing Compliance in Rwanda

Company registration and licensing form the legal foundation for any business operating in Rwanda. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) offers a fast, transparent, and fully online platform for registering businesses, making Rwanda one of the easiest countries in Africa to start a business.

Whether you’re a local entrepreneur or a foreign investor, ensuring proper registration and licensing is the first step toward full compliance with national regulations.

Why It Matters

Failure to register your company or operate with the required licenses can lead to penalties, operational shutdowns, or legal actions. Proper registration:

What We Offer

At Sokrab Advisory, we offer end-to-end support for your business registration and licensing compliance in Rwanda, including:

Business Name Reservation

We help you check availability and reserve your company name through the RDB online portal.

Company Incorporation

We guide you through the full registration process with RDB:

Preparation of Memorandum and Articles of Association (MoA & AoA)
Appointment of directors and shareholdersDetermining company structure (LLC, PLC, branch, etc.)

Sector-Specific Licensing

If your business operates in a regulated sector (e.g., education, construction, mining, hospitality, or healthcare), we assist in securing the necessary permits from:

Ministry of Education
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)
Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA)
Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA), and others

Investment Certificate Facilitation

We assist eligible businesses in applying for an Investment Promotion Certificate from RDB to access tax exemptions and other government incentives.

Legal Compliance Documents

We prepare and submit all required documentation and declarations to ensure your business meets regulatory expectations from day one.

Required Documents

Passport or ID copy of shareholders and directors
Company name and business activity details
Registered business address in Rwanda
MoA and AoA
Share capital structure and ownership breakdown
Sector-specific forms if applicable

Timeline & Cost

Timeline: Registration usually takes 1–2 business days (basic entities)
Licensing: Depends on the sector; ranges from 2 days to 4 weeks
Government Fees: Vary depending on company type and licenses

Why Sokrab Advisory?

We simplify the legal process
We bridge the gap between you and local authorities
We offer bilingual support (English & Arabic)
We work with both startups and multinationals

Ready to register your company in Rwanda?

Let Sokrab Advisory handle all the paperwork, legalities, and communication with RDB — so you can focus on your business.

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Ready to unlock the potential of your business? Reach out to us. Your success story with Sokrab Ltd awaits!

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Dubai Office

Office No. 504, Port Saeed, Al Wahda Building, PO Box 31367 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Rwanda Office

111 KG 8 Ave, Kigali

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 09 AM - 05 PM