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Steps (18) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Buy land from the developer  (2) expand_more expand_less
Environmental impact assessment  (7) expand_more expand_less
Request for construction permit  (3) expand_more expand_less
Request for occupational permit  (3) expand_more expand_less
Application for EPZ user license  (3) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 6 expand_more expand_less

Prime Economic Zone Secretariat (x 2)
1 2
One Stop Centre Registration Portal (x 4)
3 5 7 8
Rwanda Development Board (x 9)
4 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 18
Environmental Impact Assessment Experts
6
National Bank of Rwanda
10
Bank of Kigali
16

Results 4 expand_more expand_less

EIA certificate (original, signed and with stamp)
9
Signed conditions of approval
9
Certificate of registration as an EPZ company
18
EPZ developer / operator license
18

Required Documents
Representatives
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Proof of identity (x 2)
3 9
Online application
3
Online application
Project brief
3
Panoramic view
3
Perspective and site layout plans
3
Land ownership
3
Location maps
3
EIA study report
7
Deposit slip
10
Payment receipt (BNR)
11
EIA certificate (original, signed and with stamp)
11
Application letter for construction permit
11
Project implementation plan
11
Environmental management plan.
11
Deed plan
11
Project brief for construction permit
11
Two Perspectives vis a vis surroundings
11
Topographic map
11
Architectural layout drawings
11
Water, plumbing and drainage drawings and details
11
General arrangement of artificial ventilation
11
Electrical, mechanical or fibre optical installation layout details
11
Structural drawings, layout and details, including bar bending schedule and structural calculations
11
Bills of quantity
11
Soil test results
11
Safety measure plan (Fire Management)
11
Appointment
12
Application letter
13
Construction permit
13
Payment slip (BK)
16
Application letter
17
Application form for EPZ user license
17
Payment receipt
17
Occupational permit
17
Pre-feasibility study
17
Business plan
17
Representatives
Power of attorney
9
Proof of identity
9

Estimated cost RWF  60,000 +USD  5,000

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RWF expand_more expand_less
  • RWF Add Name Here
RWF 60,000
fee for construction permit
USD 2,500
application fee for EPZ license
USD 2,500
Application fee

Total Duration 3d 1/2 - 27d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 3d 1/2 27d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 0mn 25mn
Attention at counter: 1h. 30mn 1d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 3d 25d

Laws 6 expand_more expand_less

General guidelines and procrdure for environment impact assessment General guidelines and procedure for environment impact assesment
  Article 2
Ministerial order No. 003/2008 of 15/08/2008 relating to the requirements and procedures for environ Ministerial order n°003/2008 of 15/08/2008 relating to the requirements and procedure for invironmental impact assessment
  articles 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Ministerial Order N°004 establishing the list of works, activities and projects that have to undertake an environment impact assessment Ministerial Order N°004 establishing the list of works, activities and projects that have to undertake an environment impact assessment
  articles 2, 4 and annex
Organic law No. 04/2005 of08/04/2005 determining the modalities of protection, conservation and prom Organic law No. 04/2005 of 08/04/2005
  articles 67, 69, 70
RDB Public Notice - 17 March 2020 RDB Public Notice - 17 March 2020
The East african Community Customs Management Act The East african Community Customs Management Act Section 169 stipulates the specific requirements to obtain the EPZ operator status.
  Section tion 169
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