How to register a company in Kenya
How to register a company in Kenya
Registering your company in Kenya has been simplified by the One-step Company/Business Registration process. This means that you can apply for registration of your company on Monday and get the Registration Certificate by Wednesday of the same week. We will describe the process of registering a private limited company in Kenya.
Documents needed to register a Company
- 5 proposed names of your Company
- National ID Numbers of all the Directors, shareholders, and company secretary
- Passport Photos of each of the Directors, shareholders, and company secretary
- KRA PINs for all the directors, shareholders, and company secretary
Log in using any of the director’s E-citizen Account. Then go to the Business Registration Services portal. Click “Make Application”
The sections to fill in their order include:
- Preferred name section
This section has an option for one to enter 5 proposed names of the new company
- Articles and Memorandum Section
In this section, you will fill in the memorandum and articles of association details. You can have specially prepared articles and memorandum or you can adopt the articles and memorandum for general businesses
- Registered Office Address Section
In this section, you will enter the proposed company’s postal office and physical address. Ensure to be specific and fill in all the details including Plot No
- Share information Section
In this section, you will provide the details of the number of shares you would wish to register your company with. You will also fill in the share allocation among the owners.
- Directors/Shareholders Section
In this section, fill the details of the directors, shareholders, and company secretary. Please be specific on their physical and postal address. Start by providing their KRA PIN. Then upload their Passport Photos
- Beneficial Ownership Section
The Business Registration Services has introduced a requirement for all companies to register their beneficial owners. This is the person who directly controls the company. Fill this beneficial ownership section.
- Application Documents Section
In this section, you should download the CR1, CR2, CR8, and statement of nominal capital from the portal. Sign them appropriately then scan each copy separately and upload it.
Review you application and submit. Then pay Ksh 10,750 using Mpesa or any other method that is convenient for you and wait for your application to be reviewed.
For any challenges when registering your company, please contact Nelkins Consulting & Outsourcing. We will help you get over this hurdle as quickly as possible.