How to Apply for Seed Merchant License

This service allows business operators that would like to sell seeds as retailers, importers, exporters and distributors, to obtain an operating license from Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority(RICA). RICA will conduct a field visit to ensure your location/site is compliant with RICA standards and regulation.

The processing time is 14 days, and the service fee is 150,000 Rwf.

Prerequisites

• Applicants must have an Irembo account and can apply for this service.

• A company or an individual must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN).

Required attachments (5)

• Proof of contract of staff responsible for the storage facility

• Proof of seed certification (certified in Rwanda or another internationally recognized certification scheme)

• A copy of the ownership, lease, or rent agreement of the storage facility

• Copy of passport

• Copy of License

Follow these simple steps to apply for the Seed Merchant License:

1. Visit the Irembo platform at new.irembo.gov.rw   and log in to your account.  If you don’t have an account, click here to learn how to create one. 

2. Select "Seed Merchant License" .

3. Click  "Apply."

3. Select if you are applying on behalf of a business or an individual and click on confirm

Note: If you select to apply on behalf of the business, you will be provided a list

4. Enter the application details 

5. Fill in the following details as prompted (Add registration type, that is,  if its a new application or renewing application and enter Company TIN. Select the type of business, and the facility location).

6.Enter the details of the type of seeds to be commercialized.

7. Upload the required attachments in the correct format, then click Next.

8. Verify that the information is accurate, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click "Submit."

9. A billing Number/ID (88…) will be generated for payment, Click Pay

10. Applicants choose the mode of payment. For more information about payment modes, click here. 

Note: 

• Upon successful submission, the application will be processed by RICA. Applicants will receive an email or SMS notification about any changes in the application status.

• Once RICA approves your application, you will receive your e-license.