Ownership Transfer

Motor vehicle ownership transfer:

Any change of ownership on registration of motor vehicle/ motor cycle like Sale and donation any any other reason that may lead to the change of ownership status should be declared to RRA motor vehicle office within 8 days from the time the transaction was effected.

Requirements

 complete and sign transfer of ownership form provided by RRA ;

 A contract of sale;

 One passport size photo for the buyer;

 Photocopy of the national identity or passport for individuals or evidence of legal status for associations and other legal bodies;

 A tax identification number for the buyer;

 Avail the vehicle for physical check/inspection.

 Payment of transfer fee; 10000frw for a vehicles and 5000frw for motor cycles;

Processing for motor vehicle suspension

Vehicle owners may decide to put their vehicles off-road for a given period. This is done at no expense. The proprietor is required to meet the following RRA procedures:

 Complete and Submit an off-road declaration form;

 Submit Motor vehicle number plates (pair);

 Submit the log-book (Yellow Card);

Upon submission of the above requirements, a taxpayer is given an off-road certificate.

Processing on road resumption of the vehicle

Vehicle owners may decide to put back their vehicles that have been off-road. resumption of such vehicles is administered by the RRA motor vehicle services division.

Requirements

 Return the off road certificate ;

 complete resume form;

 Avail the motor vehicle/cycle for physical verification;

 Payment of registration fee if prior was not paid

Upon submission of the above requirements, a taxpayer is provided with a new yellow card, tax sticker and number plates.

Note

Motor vehicles for commercial purposes are subject to income tax like any other taxable businesses.

In order to facilitate small scale transporters, RRA has adopted a simplified lump sum tax based on the type and use of the vehicles.