Tenders Are Invited For Development Of A Business Handbook On Company Law

Tenders are invited for Development of a Business Handbook on Company Law. Location: Kigali Background The Private Sector Federation (PSF) recognizes that many entrepreneurs in Rwanda face challenges in understanding and applying the provisions of the Company Law. This limits compliance, effective management, and informed decision-making within businesses. To address this gap, PSF intends to develop a Company Law Handbook a simplified and bilingual guide summarizing the key legal provisions relevant to company formation, governance, and compliance. The handbook will serve as a practical resource for PSF members and the wider business community. 2. Objective of the Assignment To develop a user-friendly and bilingual (English, French and Kinyarwanda) handbook that summarizes the key provisions of Rwandas Company Law in clear, practical language suitable for business people to understand. 3. Scope of Work The consultant will: Draft a clear and practical handbook written in plain language. Participate in a validation workshop and incorporate stakeholder feedback. Finalize the handbook in both English, French and Kinyarwanda. 4. Deliverables The consultant is expected to prepare the following deliverables, which will subsequently be reviewed and discussed with the PSF team: Inception report outlining the methodology and proposed structure. Draft Company law Handbook for validation. Final Company law Handbook (English, French and Kinyarwanda version). Brief completion report summarizing work done and key recommendations. 5. Duration The assignment shall be completed no later than April 2026. A detailed work plan and timeline will be agreed upon at the start of the assignment. 6. Reporting and Supervision The consultant will report to the PSF Advocacy Department or a designated project coordinator. Regular updates and validation meetings will be held to ensure alignment with project objectives. 7. Qualifications and Experience The consultant (individual or firm) should possess: A degree in Law, Business Law, or a related field (Masters preferred). Proven expertise in company law, legal drafting, or corporate governance. Experience in producing simplified legal or policy materials. Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills in both English, French and Kinyarwanda. Administrative documents such as the RDB certificate, RSSB clearance, and tax clearance, all issued within the last three months. 8. Expected Outcomes A user-friendly bilingual handbook summarizing Rwandas Company Laws key concepts. Improved legal literacy and compliance among business operators. Strengthened corporate governance and responsible business practices. 9. Submission of Proposals Interested consultants are invited to submit: A technical proposal describing understanding of the assignment and methodology. A financial proposal indicating consultancy fees. A CV demonstrating relevant experience and qualifications. Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Private Sector Federation (PSF), within the deadline indicated in the call for proposals. 10. Submission Guidelines All proposals and required documents must be submitted as a single PDF file, with the file name reflecting the companys name. Deadline for Submission:23rd Jan 2026, 5pm Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/terms-reference-tor-development-business-handbook-company-law