How to Apply for Paint Tinting, Packaging & Repacking Premise Registration

This service allows a business operating a paint tinting, packaging, and repacking premise to register it and comply with the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) regulations. This registration certificate is then used to obtain an operating license.

The processing time is 14 days, and the service is free of charge.

Prerequisites

• A company or an individual must have their Tax Identification Number (TIN).

• The applicant 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

• Premise ownership or a rent agreement of a premise for use during the storage of paints

• Business registration certificate from RDB

Conditional attachments

• Copy of passport

• RICA Registration certificate

Follow these simple steps to help a User apply for paint tinting, packaging, & repacking premise registration:

Note: 

• Upon successful submission, RICA will process the application. Applicants will receive an email or SMS notification about any changes in the application status.

• Once the processing officers approve the application, the applicant will receive their e-certificate via email or can download it on the IremboGov platform.