How to help a User Apply for Garage Premise Registration

This service allows a business operating a garage 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 5 days, and the service is free of charge.

Prerequisites

• Applicants must have an Irembo account to apply for this service.

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

Required attachments (11)

• Proof of staff qualification as prescribed in RS 402 Garages

• Working contract for staff

• Copy of garage insurance document (building, personnel, tools/equipment, and vehicles)

• Copy of garage ownership/ lease/rent documents

• Copy of Job Card

• Copy of the working procedure in the garage

• Copy of cleaning procedure

• Complaint handling procedure

• Copy of customer complaint form

• Passport copy

• Business Registration certificate from RDB

Conditional attachments (2)

• A copy of the operational license issued by RICA

• Copy of the applicant’s latest Registration certificate

Follow these simple steps to apply for Garage Premise Registration:

Note: 

• Double-check that the uploaded files are in PDF format and meet the size requirements.

• Verify that the information is accurate, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click "Submit."

• An application number (C2…...) to track the application status.

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