How to Apply for Merger Notification

This service allows local companies to apply for approval from the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) to merge with or acquire other companies.

• Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Any local company wishing to merge with or acquire another company can apply for this service.

• How to Apply for Merger Notification

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

• Key Information Before Applying

To apply, you must have the following:

• An active OneStop Centre account.

• A valid Rwandan National ID or passport.

• A valid phone number, email address, or both to receive updates.

• Required attachments

• Financial status of the company (showing turnovers of the institution)

• Reports, surveys, analysis or other documents assessing the transaction with respect to its impact on competition

• Latest business, marketing, sales & strategic plan

• Monthly & quarterly review of sales and market trends by customer category for the last three years

• Monthly & quarterly review of sales and market trends by different geographic areas for the last three years

• Pricing schedules, including terms of discounts and rebates offered

• A signed copy of the Sale and Purchase Agreement including details of the post-merger entity

• Audited Financial Statements for the last three (3) years duly signed by the Board of Directors and Certified Public Accountant Member.

• The latest Annual Reports, Board resolutions, and related documents regarding the merger.

• A breakdown of employees, and plans to realize cost savings, efficiencies, and plans documenting investment evaluations.

• Financial status of the company (showing turnovers of the institution)

• Reports, surveys, analysis or other documents assessing the transaction with respect to its impact on competition

• Latest business, marketing, sales & strategic plan

• Monthly & quarterly review of sales and market trends by customer category for the last three years

• Monthly & quarterly review of sales and market trends by different geographic areas for the last three years

• Pricing schedules including terms of discounts and rebates offered

• A signed copy of the Sale and Purchase Agreement including details of the post-merger entity

• Audited Financial Statements for the last three (3) years duly signed by the Board of Directors and Certified Public Accountant Member.

• The latest Annual Reports, Board resolutions, and related documents regarding the merger.

• A breakdown of employees, and plans to realize cost savings, efficiencies, and plans documenting investment evaluations.

• Conditional attachments
  
  

• Annual report of the company (Previous year)

• Turnover report (from RRA)

• Documents prepared for the Board of Directors in relation to the merger

• Non-objection letter of the company (from a regulatory agency)

• Annual report of the company (Previous year)

• Turnover report (from RRA)

• Documents prepared for the Board of Directors in relation to the merger

• Non-objection letter of the company (from a regulatory agency)
  
  

• 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, you will receive an SMS or email notification informing you that your certificate is available for download from the platform.

• For assistance or more information:

• Call: +250 788 179 100

• Email: onestopcentre@irembo.com

• WhatsApp: 0792 222 220