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What is the company registry in Rwanda?
Office of the Registrar General (ORG)
Rwanda Development Board, KN 5 Rd, KG 9 Ave, Rwanda
About Rwanda
The Rwanda Companies Registry is located in Kigali and was founded in 2008.
Rwanda officially the Republic of Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. The main language of Rwanda is Kinyarwanda which is spoken by 98% of the population with other languages such as English and French spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Rwandan franc (RWF). The population of Rwanda is over 13.63 million.
Rwanda Economy
The Real GDP in Rwanda is in the region of $42.701 billion with a GDP per capita of $3,100. Rwanda economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Rwanda are gold, tin ores, coffee, malt extract, rare earth ores.
Main Trading Partners of Rwanda
The leading export and import partners for Rwanda are:
Exports: UAE 32%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 25%, Thailand 5%, US 3%, Ethiopia 3%
Imports: China 19%, Tanzania 11%, Kenya 10%, UAE 10%, India 7%
Rwanda Certificate of Incorporation
The Rwanda Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Rwanda Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Rwanda company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Rwanda register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Rwanda customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Rwanda Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Rwanda the relevant laws are:
Rwanda Companies Act of 2009
What information is free to view at Rwanda Company Registry?
None
Do you need to register / sign up at the Rwanda Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Rwanda register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Rwanda
There are over 60,000 companies registered in Rwanda.
Types of Companies in Rwanda
Businesses in Rwanda can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Rwanda Company limited by shares (société à responsabilité limitée par actions / isosiyete ifite uburyozwe bugarukira ku migabane)
Rwanda Company limited by guarantee (société à responsabilité limitée par garantie / isosiyete ifite uburyozwe bugarukira ku ngwate)
Rwanda Company limited by both shares and guarantee (société à responsabilité limitée par actions et par garantie / isosiyete ishingiye ku buryozwe bugarukira ku migabane no ku ngwate)
Rwanda Unlimited company (société à responsabilité illimitée / isosiyete ifite uburyozwe busesuye)
Can you order a Rwanda Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Rwanda agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Rwanda accepts the Apostille Certificate for Rwanda Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Rwanda signed up to the Hague Convention on 5 June 2024.
What is the language(s) of the Rwanda Company Registry?
The Rwanda Company Register is in French and English languages.
Rwanda Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Rwanda has 42 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 25 consulates and three other representations.
Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, hosts 42 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 14 consulates and another two representations located in Rwanda.
Rwanda Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Rwanda. Our local partner is based in Thi Kigali mpu which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Rwanda including Gisenyi, Butare and Musanze. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Rwanda Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Rwanda from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Rwanda Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2016)
Rwanda Standard & Poors rating: B+ (first obtained in 2019)
Rwanda Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Rwanda Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Rwanda.
Rwanda Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Rwanda. Our specialist Rwanda skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Rwanda Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Rwanda Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Rwanda. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Rwanda Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Rwanda?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Rwanda?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Rwanda?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.