How to Apply for Merger Notification

This service allows local companies to apply for approval from RICA for merging or acquiring other companies. The service is provided by Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA). 

The processing time is 30 days, and the service is free.

Prerequisites:

• Applicants must have an account to apply for this service.

• Click here to find out how to create an account on IremboGov.

• An applicant should have a Rwandan ID or a passport.

• Applicants should have a valid phone number, email address, or both.

Follow these simple steps to apply for merger notification.

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. Navigate to the "Trade and Industry" category; click "merger notification.”

3. Click Apply to proceed.

4. Fill in the applicant's details (select if the applicant is the business owner or legal representative, add the age group, and other required personal information).

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5. Enter details for the acquiring and target companies as prompted.

6. Enter the details of the Targeted company.

7. Upload the required document in the right size and format, and click Next to proceed.

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

9. An application number (C2…...) to track your application status.

NOTE: After successfully applying for IremboGov and having the application approved, the applicant receives an SMS or email notifying them that the certificate is available and that they can download it from the IremboGov platform.