/ Online contractor registration

Summary of the procedure

List of steps

List of steps (9)
1
Register with NCA portal Online procedure
2
Apply for contractor registration Online procedure
3
Obtain payment notification
4
Pay for contractor application fees
5
Notification of premise inspection for NCA category 1 to 3
6
Premise inspection for NCA category 1 to 3
7
Notification of category awarded
8
Pay for contractor registration fees
9
Obtain registration certificates Online procedure
 

Where to go?

National Construction Authority portal (x 3)
1 2 9
National Construction Authority portal
National Construction Authority (NCA) (x 4)
3 5 6 7
National Construction Authority (NCA)
Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal (x 2)
4 8
Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal

What you will get

Certificate of registration of contractors
9
Certificate of registration of contractors
Contractor practicing licence
9
Contractor practicing licence

Required documents

Certificate of incorporation (x 2)
2 6
Certificate of incorporation
List of shareholders -CR 12
2
List of shareholders -CR 12
Tax compliance certificate (x 2)
2 6
Tax compliance certificate
Company PIN (x 2)
2 6
Company PIN
Work permit (x 2)
2 6
Work permit
Business permit (x 2)
2 6
Business permit
Curriculum vitae (x 2)
2 6
Academic certificates (x 2)
2 6
Academic certificates
Audited accounts (x 2)
2 6
Audited accounts
Proof of land ownership (x 2)
2 6
Proof of land ownership
Contract / Agreement (x 2)
2 6
Contract / Agreement
Payment invoice
8
Payment invoice

How much?

Estimated cost of the procedure : KES  105,000 + USD 2,500
KES  100,000 (  For NCA category 1 registration.)
KES  5,000 (  For contractor application fees for locals )
USD  2,500 (  For registration of foreign contractors)

How long ?

  min. max.
Total time (sum): 9d 21d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 10mn 1h.
Attention at counter: 1h. 15mn 2h. 50mn
Waiting time until next step (sum): 8d 20d

Legal justification?

National Construction Authority Regulations  National Construction Authority Regulations
National Construction Authority Act  National Construction Authority Act
Schedule of fees - NCA  Schedule of fees - NCA

Detailed steps

1
Register with NCA portal

Contact details

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority portal


Tel: +254 709 126 102 / +254 709 126 173
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: https://nca.go.ke

Expected results

1. 01 - Submission notification
Submission notification

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Identity card
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Contact details

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn

Recourse: National Construction Authority (NCA)

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Customer service department

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

Customer service officer

Tel: +254 709 126 173 / +254 709 126 173
2
Apply for contractor registration

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

0 mn  -  0 mn
1 day  -  7 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority portal


Tel: +254 709 126 102 / +254 709 126 173
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: https://nca.go.ke

Expected results

1. 01 - Tracking number
Tracking number

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Certificate of incorporation (copy)
For local companies
or 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Certificate of compliance
For companies incorporated outside Kenya
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
List of shareholders -CR 12 (copy)
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Tax compliance certificate (copy)
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Company PIN (copy)
5. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Work permit (copy)
For foreign staff if any
6. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Business permit (copy)
7.
Curriculum vitae (copy)
8. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Academic certificates (copy)
For existing firms
1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Audited accounts (copy)
or 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Bank statement (copy)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Proof of land ownership (copy)
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Contract / Agreement (copy)
In hand or previously executed by the firm for construction works

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   10mn - Max.   20mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   7 days

Legal justification

1. National Construction Authority Regulations
National Construction Authority Regulations
Sections 3, 4, 5, 12, 1stschedule
2. National Construction Authority Act
National Construction Authority Act
Sections 5, 6, 15, 17, 18

Recourse: National Construction Authority (NCA)

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Customer service department

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

Customer service officer

Tel: +254 709 126 173 / +254 709 126 173
3
Obtain payment notification

Contact details

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Compliance and registration department - 10th floor

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

NCA officer

Tel: +254 701 913 723 / 254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke

Expected results

1. 01 - Payment notification
Payment notification

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn

Additional information

The payment notification is sent via email or short message service (SMS).

Recourse: National Construction Authority (NCA)

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Customer service department

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

Customer service officer

Tel: +254 709 126 173 / +254 709 126 173
4
Pay for contractor application fees

Costs

( ver detalles )

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

KES 5000 + USD 500
10 mn  -  40 mn
3 days  -  5 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal


Tel: +254 207 903 260
Email: support@ecitizen.go.ke
Website: https://www.ecitizen.go.ke/

Expected results

1. 01 - Payment receipt
Payment receipt

Cost KES 5,000

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KES 5,000
For contractor application fees for locals
or  USD 500
Application fees for foreign contractors
Payment methods: cash, ecitizen

The fee is payable through ecitizen.

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Min.   5mn - Max.  30mn
Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   3 days - Max.   5 days

Legal justification

1. National Construction Authority Act
National Construction Authority Act
Section 17
2. Schedule of fees - NCA
Schedule of fees - NCA

Recourse: Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal

Entity in charge

Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal


Tel: +254 207 903 260
Email: support@ecitizen.go.ke
Website: https://www.ecitizen.go.ke/
5
Notification of premise inspection for NCA category 1 to 3

Espera hasta paso siguiente

3 days  -  5 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Compliance and registration department - 10th floor

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

NCA officer

Tel: +254 701 913 723 / 254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke

Expected results

1. 01 - Notification of premise inspection
Notification of premise inspection
2. 01 - Appointment
Appointment

Time frame

Waiting time until next step: Min.   3 days - Max.   5 days

Additional information

The applicant is notified through a phone call.

Recourse: National Construction Authority (NCA)

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Customer service department

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

Customer service officer

Tel: +254 709 126 173 / +254 709 126 173
6
Premise inspection for NCA category 1 to 3

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

0 mn  -  0 mn
1 day  -  3 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Compliance and registration department - 10th floor

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

NCA'S compliance officer

Compliance officer
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Certificate of incorporation (copy)
For local companies
or 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Certificate of compliance
For companies incorporated outside Kenya
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Work permit (copy)
For foreign staff if any
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Tax compliance certificate (copy)
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Company PIN (copy)
5. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Business permit (copy)
6. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Audited accounts (copy)
or 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Bank statement (copy)
7. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Proof of land ownership (copy)
8. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Contract / Agreement (copy)
In hand or previously executed by the firm for construction works.
9. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Academic certificates (copy)
For both directors and employees.
10.
Curriculum vitae (copy)
For both directors and employees.
11. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Qualified personnel
Both directors and employees.
12. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Company's assests

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   30mn - Max.   1h. 20mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   3 days

Legal justification

1. National Construction Authority Regulations
National Construction Authority Regulations
Sections 3, 4, 5, 12, 1stschedule
2. National Construction Authority Act
National Construction Authority Act
Sections 5, 6, 15, 17, 18

Additional information

Only NCA categories 1, 2 and 3 have inspections conducted.

Recourse: National Construction Authority (NCA)

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Customer service department

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

Customer service officer

Tel: +254 709 126 173 / +254 709 126 173
7
Notification of category awarded

Contact details

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Compliance and registration department - 10th floor

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

NCA officer

Tel: +254 701 913 723 / 254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke

Expected results

1. Notification of category awarded
Notification of category awarded

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn

Additional information

The notification of category awarded is send to the applicant's email.

Recourse: National Construction Authority (NCA)

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Customer service department

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

Customer service officer

Tel: +254 709 126 173 / +254 709 126 173
8
Pay for contractor registration fees

Contact details

Entity in charge

Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal


Tel: +254 207 903 260
Email: support@ecitizen.go.ke
Website: https://www.ecitizen.go.ke/

Expected results

1. 01 - Payment receipt for registration fee
Payment receipt for registration fee

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Payment invoice (copy)

Cost KES 100,000 + USD 2,500

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For local contractors
KES 100,000
For NCA category 1 registration.
or  KES 75,000
For NCA category 2 registration.
or  KES 50,000
For NCA category 3 registration.
or  KES 25,000
For NCA category 4 registration.
or  KES 20,000
For NCA category 5 registration.
or  KES 15,000
For NCA category 6 registration.
or  KES 10,000
For NCA category 7 registration.
or  KES 5,000
For NCA category 8 registration.
For foreign firms
USD 2,500
For registration of foreign contractors
Payment methods: ecitizen

The fee is payable to ecitizen.

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Min.   5mn - Max.  30mn
Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn

Legal justification

1. National Construction Authority Act
National Construction Authority Act
Section 17
2. National Construction Authority Regulations
National Construction Authority Regulations
Sections 25, 26
3. Schedule of fees - NCA
Schedule of fees - NCA

Recourse: Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal

Entity in charge

Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal


Tel: +254 207 903 260
Email: support@ecitizen.go.ke
Website: https://www.ecitizen.go.ke/
9
Obtain registration certificates

Contact details

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority portal


Tel: +254 709 126 102 / +254 709 126 173
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: https://nca.go.ke

Expected results

1. 01 - Certificate of registration of contractors
Certificate of registration of contractors
2. 01 - Contractor practicing licence
Contractor practicing licence

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   10mn - Max.   20mn

Legal justification

1. National Construction Authority Act
National Construction Authority Act
Sections 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 18
2. National Construction Authority Regulations
National Construction Authority Regulations
Sections 3, 4, 5, 12, 1stschedule

Recourse: National Construction Authority (NCA)

Entity in charge

National Construction Authority (NCA)

Upper Hill, Kenya Road, KCB Plaza, P . O. Box 21046, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 700 021 222
Email: info@nca.go.ke
Website: www.nca.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Customer service department

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

Customer service officer

Tel: +254 709 126 173 / +254 709 126 173