How to Apply for a Seeds Producer License

This service allows business operators who would like to produce seeds for sale or research to obtain an operating license from the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA). RICA will conduct a field visit to ensure your location/site is compliant with RICA standards and regulations.

Requirements before applying

To proceed with your application, you will need:

• An active OneStopCenter account. To create an account, click here.

• A valid Tax Identification Number (TIN).

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

Prepare the required supporting documents as requested during the application.

Required attachments:

1. Copy of land ownership of the applicant, or land lease or rent agreement if the applicant is not the owner

2. Notarized degree of the technical staff in charge of seed production

3. Copy of the work contract of the technical staff in charge of seed production

4. Business Registration certificate from RDB
   
   

Conditional attachments

1. The 1st conditional attachment should be a Notarized Letter of consent allowing the applicant to use the landowner's ID

2. Agreement document for Government/state Land
   
   

Optional attachments

Lease or rent agreement of storage and other infrastructures, including greenhouse, if the applicant is not the property owner

Processing time and Price

Next Steps and support information

• Application Submission:

  1. Application Submission:

  After successfully submitting the application, the applicant receives a billing number  (e.g., 88…) used to pay  

  2. Payment:

  • A billing number/ID will be generated for payment. Click Pay to complete the transaction.

  • Applicants can choose the mode of payment. 

• Certificate/License Delivery:

  Once your application is approved, you will receive your e-license.

For assistance or more information:

• Call: +250 788 179 100

• Email: onestopcentre@irembo.com

• WhatsApp: 0792 222 220