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Identity Registry The Identity System
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Apply for Identity and Business Services

Select a service below to register, modify or close your personal identity, business entity, or beneficial ownership record. All applications are processed under the partner systems.

Law N° 058/2021 Compliant
Encrypted Submission
Full Audit Trail

Personal Identity

3 services Available
Personal

KYC Registration

KYC-REG

Register a new individual identity record in the National Identity Registry.

Required for any Rwandan citizen or resident who does not yet have an active KYC profile.
8 – 10 Minutes National ID, Passport or Refugee ID, Personal Photograph
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KYC Modification

KYC-MOD

Request an update or correction of an existing individual identity record.

Use when personal details such as name, address, marital status, or document information change.
5 – 10 Minutes Supporting proof of the change (e.g., Marriage Certificate, Court Order)
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KYC Closure

KYC-CLS

Request permanent closure or deactivation of an individual identity record.

Applicable when an identity record is no longer required, subject to legal review.
Subject to Review Signed Disclosure Form and Legal Justification
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Business or Entity

3 services Available
Business

KYB Registration

KYB-REG

Register a new business or legal entity identity record in the National Registry.

Mandatory for any Rwandan-registered business, cooperative, NGO, or legal entity.
10 – 12 Minutes RDB/RGB/RCA Certificate, TIN, Representative National ID
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KYB Modification

KYB-MOD

Request an update or correction of an existing business identity record.

Use when registration details, address, ownership, or representative information changes.
10 – 12 Minutes Updated Registration Documents, Board Resolution if Applicable
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KYB Closure

KYB-CLS

Request permanent closure or dissolution of a business identity record.

Applicable for dissolved, closed, or bankrupt entities after formal notification.
Subject to Review Signed disclosure form, RDB Dissolution Certificate
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UBO Beneficial Ownership

3 services Available
UBO

UBO Declaration

UBO-DEC

Declare one or more Ultimate Beneficial Owners for a registered business.

Required by law for AML/CFT compliance to identify individuals with significant control.
10 – 12 Minutes UBO National ID, Proof of Ownership Percentage, Signed Consent Form
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UBO Modification

UBO-MOD

Update the details of a previously declared Ultimate Beneficial Owner.

Use when ownership structure, percentage, or personal details of a UBO change.
5 – 10 Minutes Supporting Share Transfer or Updated Register, Signed Consent Form
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UBO Closure

UBO-CLS

Remove or deactivate a declared Ultimate Beneficial Owner record.

Applicable when a UBO ceases to have ownership or control of the business.
Subject to Review Signed Disclosure Form, Proof of Share Transfer or Resignation
Apply Now

Terms, Abbreviations & Descriptions

Key terminology used across the Identity Data System
KYC
Know Your Customer

Verification of an individual's identity to prevent fraud and comply with AML regulations.

KYB
Know Your Business

Verification of a business or legal entity's identity and registration.

UBO
Ultimate Beneficial Owner

The natural person who ultimately owns or controls a business, even indirectly.

PEP
Politically Exposed Person

An individual entrusted with prominent public functions, subject to enhanced due diligence.

SAP
Sanctioned Person

An individual or entity listed on a national or international sanctions list.

NIN
National Identification Number

The unique identifier issued to every Rwandan citizen and legal resident.

TIN
Tax Identification Number

The unique number issued by the Rwanda Revenue Authority to taxpayers.

RDB
Rwanda Development Board

The government agency responsible for business registration in Rwanda.

AML
Anti-Money Laundering

Laws and procedures designed to prevent the generation of income through illegal actions.

CFT
Combating the Financing of Terrorism

Measures to detect, prevent and disrupt the financing of terrorism.

DPO
Data Protection Officer

The officer responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection law within an organisation.

IDCA
Identity Data Controller Authority

The supervisory authority mandated to oversee identity data processing.

Our Data Protection Disclaimer

Compliance Statement & Lawful Basis for Processing

The Identity Data System (IDS) is operated as a Data Controller in full compliance with Law N° 058/2021 of 13/10/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy, and its implementing regulations. We collect and process personal, business, and beneficial ownership data strictly for lawful identity verification, national security, AML/CFT compliance, and public administration purposes.

All information you provide through this portal is transmitted over encrypted channels, stored on secure infrastructure, and accessible only to authorised officers under strict role-based access controls. Every access, modification, or disclosure is recorded in an immutable audit trail and monitored by the Data Protection Officer (DPO).

In accordance with the law, you have the right to access, rectify, object to, and request erasure of your personal data where legally applicable. These rights may be exercised by contacting the Data Protection Officer at dpo@lfsg.co.rw or by visiting the official Data Protection Office. We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties except where required by law or with your explicit consent.

Any person found to have submitted false, misleading, or unauthorised information through this portal shall be subject to legal action under applicable Rwandan law. Misuse of the portal is strictly prohibited and will be reported to the relevant authorities.