This service allows a business operating a paint tinting, packaging, and repacking premise to register it and comply with Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) regulations. This registration certificate is then used to obtain an operating license. This article acts as a brief guide to help Agents through a step by step process when applying for this service on the user’s behalf.
The processing time is 14 days, and the service is free of charge.
Prerequisites:
A company or an individual must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Applicants should have a valid phone number or email address.
General location Requirements.
60m away from water sources, open storm, water channels, or water catchments
200m away from areas that are subject to flooding
200m away from food processing facilities, including restaurants
Required attachments (2)
Premise ownership or rent agreement of a premise for use during storage of paints
Business registration certificate from RDB
Conditional attachments (2)
Copy of passport
RICA Registration certificate
Follow these simple steps to help a user apply for Paint Tinting, Packaging, & Repacking Premise Registration:
Visit the Irembo platform at www.irembo.gov.rw and log into your agent account.
A small window will pop up. Fill in both your phone number and your password, then click login.
Click the "new application" icon to start a new application.
Under Trade and Industry, click on “Premise registration."
Select "Paint tinting Packaging & repacking premise registration" and click "Apply."
Fill in the applicant's details (select if the applicant is the business owner or legal representative, add the age group, and other required personal information).
Upload the required attachments in the correct format.
Note: Double-check that the uploaded files are in PDF format and meet the size requirements.
Verify that the applicant’s information is accurate, enter their phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click "Submit."
An application number (B2…...) to track the applicant’s application status will be provided.
Note:
Upon successful submission, the application will be processed by RICA. Applicants will receive an email or SMS notification about any changes in the application status.
Once the processing officers approve their application, the applicant will receive their e-certificate via email or can download it on IremboGov platform.