Starting a business / Registering a business name (sole proprietor) / Register a business name
Summary of the procedure
List of steps
List of steps
(2)
1
Apply and pay for registration
2
Obtain registration
Where to go?
Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal
(x 2)
1
2
What you will get
Certificate of business registration
2
Required documents
Signed statement of particulars print out
1
Passport photo
1
How much?
Estimated cost of the procedure
: KES 850
KES 800
( For business name registration)
KES 50
( eCitizen convinience fee)
How long ?
| min. | max. | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time (sum): | 1d 1/2 | 2d 1/2 |
| of which: | ||
| Attention at counter: | 35mn | 1h. 10mn |
| Waiting time until next step (sum): | 1d | 2d |
Legal justification?
Registration of Business Names Act 2012
Legal Notice No.89 of 2003 (Registration of business names Act)
Detailed steps
1
Apply and pay for registration
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KES
850
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal
Expected results
1.
Payment invoice
2.
Statement of particulars
Requirements
1.
Signed statement of particulars print out (copy)
2.
Passport photo (original)
3.
Identity card
4.
Contact details
Cost KES 850
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KES
800
For business name registration
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KES
50
eCitizen convinience fee
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Payment methods:
Mobile money
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 30mn
- Max. 1h.
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 1 day
- Max. 2 days
Legal justification
1.
Registration of Business Names Act 2012
Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17
Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17
2.
Legal Notice No.89 of 2003 (Registration of business names Act)
Additional information
The applicant submits 3 unique names in order of priority to ensure availability.
Recourse: Business Registration Service
Entity in charge
Business Registration Service
17th Floor, 316 UpperHill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
P. O. Box 30404-00100, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 111 127 000
Email: eo@brs.go.ke
Website: https://brs.go.ke
Tel: +254 111 127 000
Email: eo@brs.go.ke
Website: https://brs.go.ke
Unit in charge
Customer care - Business Registration Service
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Person in charge
Agnes Gathoni
BRS/ KenInvest liaison officer
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 111 127 000
Email: gathoni@invest.go.ke, eo@brs.go.ke
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 111 127 000
Email: gathoni@invest.go.ke, eo@brs.go.ke
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Obtain registration
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal
Expected results
1.
Certificate of business registration
2.
Name reservation letter
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Registration of Business Names Act 2012
Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17
Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17
2.
Legal Notice No.89 of 2003 (Registration of business names Act)
Additional information
The applicant submits 3 unique names in order of priority to ensure availability.
Recourse: Business Registration Service
Entity in charge
Business Registration Service
17th Floor, 316 UpperHill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
P. O. Box 30404-00100, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 111 127 000
Email: eo@brs.go.ke
Website: https://brs.go.ke
Tel: +254 111 127 000
Email: eo@brs.go.ke
Website: https://brs.go.ke