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Checklist for Business Registration

1. 3 Passport Photos

2. 2 copies of application for Name Reservation (CR14)

3. Statement of Particulars

4. 2 copies of Name Reservation letter

5. 4 copies of Identity Card

6. PIN certificate

7. Assessed statement of particulars

8. Payment receipt

9. 2 copies of Business Permit Application Form

10. Approved Business Permit Application Form

11. Payment invoice for Application Fees

12. Payment invoice for Business Permit

Contacts

For Taxpayers registration

Companies Registry,
Kenya Revenue Authority desk
Harambee Avenue
P.O Box 30031-00100,
Nairobi-Kenya
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke

Obtaining business permit/license

City Hall Annexe, Licencing Department
P.O.Box 30075-00100,
Nairobi-Kenya.
Tel: +254 202 176 467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: www.nairobi.go.ke

NHIF Employer Registration

National Hospital Insurance Fund, Registration Desk
P.O Box 30443-00100, Nairobi-Kenya
Tel: +254 800 720 601 / +254 202 723 255/56
Tel. 1: (020) 2714806
Email: customercare@nhif.or.ke
Website: http://www.nhif.or.ke

How to register a business in Kenya

Every woman of 18 years and above is free to register a business in Kenya. The Registrar of Companies at the Attorney General's Chambers in Nairobi is responsible for business/company registrations.

All company and business registrations (sole proprietorships, partnerships and limited liability partnerships) must be done through the eCitizen online platform.

The Kenya Business Registration Services Act 2015 aims at easing the operation of businesses in the country. The Business Registration Service has its headquarters in Nairobi but has branches in every county for easy access to services. This in essence means that the services such as incorporation of companies, registration of business names and partnerships are devolved to the counties promoting local business ideas/legal entities reduce costs of registration and operations, which were initially being offered in Nairobi only.

With a registered business/company, women can purchase or otherwise acquire, hold, charge and dispose movable and immovable property, borrow money etc

angle-left Steps to register your business/company

Steps to register your business/company


STEP 1: Company Name Reservation

  1. Register on eCitizen
  2. Apply and pay for company name search
  3. Obtain company name reservation

 

STEP 2: Company Registration

  1. Apply and pay for company registration
  2. Submit signed application forms
  3. Obtain company registration documents

 

STEP 3: Taxpayer Registration

  1. Apply for company Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) pin
  2. Submit KRA pin acknowledgement receipt
  3. Obtain company KRA pin

 

STEP 5: Obtain Unified Business Permit

  1. Verification of business application permit from
  2. Assessment of business license fees
  3. Obtain invoice for business license fee
  4. Pay for license fees and obtain unified business permit

 

STEP 6: National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF)

  1. Apply for NHIF employer registration
  2. Obtain NHIF employers code

 

STEP 7: National Social Security Fund Registration

  1. Apply for NSSF employer registration
  2. Obtain NSSF certificate of registration

 

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