How to Apply for Slaughterhouse Premise Registration.

This service allows businesses operating slaughterhouses to register them and comply with Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority regulation (RICA). This registration certificate is then used to obtain an operating license.

What do you need before you start applying?

Here’s all you need:

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

• Valid company or individual TIN: Required to apply.

• Valid mobile phone number or email address: To receive updates and track your application.

Location requirements:

• 50m from schools, health facilities, water courses, open storm water channels or catchment and areas subject to flooding (100m for warehouse).

• 20m from food manufacturing areas (50m for warehouse).

• 10m from food and beverages shopping areas (20m for warehouse).

Required attachments

• Business registration certificate from RDB

• Design and layout diagram of constructed premises

• RICA construction authorization

• District office authorization of site

• Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate

• Copy of Land ownership document or Copy of lease agreement with the landowner

• Passport copy

• Copy of your latest RICA Registration certificate

Processing Time and Fees

Next Steps and support information

1. Application Submission:

After successfully applying, the applicant receives an application number (e.g., C2…), which can be used to track the status.

2. Certificate/License Delivery:

Once your application is approved, you will receive your e-certificate via email or can download it on the platform.

For assistance or more information:

• Call: +250788179100

• Email: onestopcentre@irembo.com 

• WhatsApp: 0792222220