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 — Rwanda law | Esheria

MINISTERIAL INSTRUCTIONS NO 001/INSTR/MINICOM/26 OF 13/02/2026 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDUSTRIES

These instructions govern where industries may be established, requiring them to be placed in areas designated by the land-use master plan.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Regulation
Citation
001/INSTR/MINICOM/26 OF 13/02/2026
Status
In force
Version
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Language
mul
Updated
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application review authorisation Business registrationdefinitions entry into force environmental impact assessment establishment industrial compliance industrial establishment industrial licensing industrial parks industrial site selection industrial zones industrial zoning industry classification industry operations industry regulation land-use change master planning monitoring and inspection site selection special economic zones transition period zoning

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These instructions govern where industries may be established, requiring them to be placed in areas designated by the land-use master plan. This article defines key terms used in the instructions, including industrial zones, industrial park, heavy industries, light industries, the Ministry, person, industry, and cottage industry. Industries are classified as heavy or light industries based on their potential effects on the environment, infrastructure, production line, and community. An industry must be established in a zoned industrial area or another area allowed for cottage industry. Industrial sites must be chosen according to the listed location rules for heavy, light, and agro-processing industries.