Rwanda - Obtain an Export Processing Zone User License
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ProcedureEdit
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- Identify land to Buy land from a developer in the zone, then buy the land and obtain the leases documents or the land title deed
- Obtain the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) certificate form the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) by applying for it online through the One Stop Centre Registration Portal: RDB
- Then request and obtain the construction permit form the Rwanda Development Board
- Once you have obtain the construction permit request for the occupational permit from the RDB by sending a request letter and a copy of the construction permit through their email address
- Finally apply for the Export Processing Zone user license by:
- Visit the bank of Kigali or any of its branches to pay the recommended application fees of $2500
- Obtain the application form for Export Processing Zone user license from the Rwanda Development Board office in your region or download it directly form the “Document to Use” section below
- Refer to the last page of the application form to prepare the required information and collect all the required documents, including those mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below.
- Write an application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) requesting export processing zone license
- Attach all the required documents in a single fill and submit it to the RDB office in your region Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda (SEZAR) unit
- The responsible SEZAR official will verify your application and if it is correct, it will be forward for approval and processing
- Then you will need to visit the RDB office SEZAR unit to collect the compete license
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Application letter addressed to CEO RDB and requesting a license to operate under the Export Processing Zone status
- Application form for EPZ user license duly filled and signed
- Payment receipt
- Occupational permit or Premises rental contract with the following condition: (i) duration should be longer than the duration of the license applied for, (ii) premises should surrounded by a fence of at least 2 meters high, (iii) premises shall have concrete or cemented floor, (iv) offices must have all facilities for customs and other stakeholders
- Pre-feasibility study
- Business plan
- Identification document
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD
KG 220 St, Kigali P.O Box 6239
Tel: 1415 / +250 727 775 170
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website:RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD
EligibilityEdit
- Private and public entities
FeesEdit
- $2500
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Processing TimeEdit
- 3 working days
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- Full Address of the headquarters
- Email address
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Need for the DocumentEdit
- This document proves that you are an Export Processing Zone user license holder as required by law
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