How to apply for the closure of a Company

Created by Stella ISIMBI, Modified on Fri, 16 Jan at 10:05 AM by Ivan Shema

This service helps anyone to officially close their company or enterprise. It involves settling any outstanding obligations, notifying authorities, and removing your business from the official registry to avoid future liabilities.

Common reasons for closure include:

  • Voluntary dissolution (your decision/personal reasons)

  • Court order (by legal mandate)

Note: All tax arrears must be cleared and undeclared tax periods addressed before applying for this service.


  • Who is eligible to apply for this service?

Any individual or legal representative of a registered company or enterprise seeking to close it, provided that all arrears and tax obligations have been fully cleared.

  • How to apply for the closure of a company/enterprise?


Submit your application online via the One Stop Center platform: onestopcentre.rdb.rw

  • Requirements before applying

 To proceed with your application, you will need:

  • You must have an account. To create an account, click here.

  • An active Tax Identification Number (TIN).

  • A valid mobile phone number or email address to receive updates and track your application status.

Prepare the following supporting documents:

  • Shareholder resolution (applicable to companies only)

  • Credit clearance certificate acquired from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

  • Any supporting documents

  • Processing time and Price

Price

Processing time

Free

30 Working days



  • Next Steps and support information

  • After successfully applying, you receive an application number (C2…), which can be used to track the status of your application at any time.

  • Once your application is approved, your TIN will be deactivated, and your company/enterprise will be legally cancelled as per your application. 

  • For assistance or more information:

  • Call: 1415
  • Email: support@rdb.rw

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