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Business registration in Rwanda
Registration, licensing, names, permits, and formal establishment requirements. This curated Rwanda collection links existing source-backed legal records for that research intent. Every result links to its stored legal text and available official source evidence.
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- Rwanda
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- Business registration
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63 statutes
- LAW N° 26/2005 OF 17/12/2005 RELATING TO INVESTMENT AND EXPORT PROMOTION AND FACILITATION 26/2005 OF 17/12/2005 · Not in force · 37 provisions This article says the law is meant to promote and facilitate investment and exports. Stored source record
- REGULATION N°13/2011 ON DISCOUNT HOUSE ACTIVITIES 13/2011 · Not in force · 28 provisions This article states the Regulation’s purpose: to ensure discount houses comply with prudential and mandatory requirements, operate safely and soundly, and support monitoring and securities auction activities in Rwanda. Stored source record
- MINISTERIAL INSTRUCTIONS NO 001/INSTR/MINICOM/26 OF 13/02/2026 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDUSTRIES 001/INSTR/MINICOM/26 OF 13/02/2026 · In force · 14 provisions These instructions govern where industries may be established, requiring them to be placed in areas designated by the land-use master plan. Stored source record
- ORGANIC LAW N° 59/2007 OF 16/12/2007 ESTABLISHING THE C O M M E R C I A L C O U R T S A N D D E T E R M I N I N G T H E I R O R G A N I S A T I O N , FUNCTIONING AND JURISDICTION 59/2007 OF 16/12/2007 · Not in force · 17 provisions This law creates the Commercial Courts and sets their organisation, functioning, and jurisdiction. Stored source record
- LOI NO 36/90 DU 25 JUILLET 1990 PORTANT ORGANISATION DES CIRCUITS DE COMMERCIALISATION, DE FORMATION ET DE CONTROLE DES PRIX Act or statute · Not in force · 58 provisions This article defines key terms used in the law and its implementing measures. Stored source record
- LAW N°06/2012 OF 17/02/2012 DETERMINING ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING OF RELIGIOUS-BASED ORGANISATIONS 06/2012 OF 17/02/2012 · Not in force · 44 provisions This provision states that the law is about the organisation and functioning of religious-based organisations. Stored source record
- LAW N°17/2018 OF 13/04/2018 GOVERNING COMPANIES 17/2018 OF 13/04/2018 · Not in force · 315 provisions This law sets the rules for companies, including incorporation, registration, operation, winding-up, and related matters. Stored source record
- LAW Nº 048/2023 OF 05/09/2023 DETERMINING THE SOURCES OF REVENUE AND PROPERTY OF DECENTRALIZED ENTITIES 048/2023 OF 05/09/2023 · In force · 60 provisions This article states that the law determines the sources of revenue and property of decentralized entities. Stored source record
- REGULATION N° 52/2022 OF 01/09/2022 GOVERNING TRUST AND COMPANY SERVICE PROVIDERS 52/2022 OF 01/09/2022 · In force · 25 provisions This provision says the regulation sets out the requirements and process for applying for a licence as a trust and company service provider. Stored source record
- LAW N° 007/2021 OF 05/02/2021 GOVERNING COMPANIES 007/2021 OF 05/02/2021 · In force · 366 provisions This law governs companies and requires company accounts to show a true and fair view. Stored source record
- LAW N° 59/2011 OF 31/12/2011 ESTABLISHING THE SOURCES OF REVENUE AND PROPERTY OF DECENTRALIZED ENTITIES AND GOVERNING THEIR MANAGEMENT 59/2011 OF 31/12/2011 · Not in force · 67 provisions This provision says the law describes and establishes the sources of revenue and property of decentralized entities in Rwanda and governs their management. Stored source record
- LAW N°75/2018 OF 07/09/2018 DETERMINING THE SOURCES OF REVENUE AND PROPERTY OF DECENTRALIZED ENTITIES 75/2018 OF 07/09/2018 · Not in force · 68 provisions This provision states that the law determines the sources of revenue and property of decentralized entities. Stored source record