Starting a business / Registering a branch of a foreign company / Register a branch of a foreign company (Online)
Summary of the procedure
List of steps
List of steps
(14)
1
Obtain name reservation
2
Apply and pay for branch registration
3
Obtain company registration documents
4
Apply for director's PIN
5
Apply for investor registration and request for PIN facilitation
6
Obtain endorsement letter
7
Obtain director's PIN
8
Apply for company PIN
9
Obtain company PIN
10
Apply for NSSF employer registration
11
Obtain NSSF certificate of registration
12
Apply for NHIF employer registration
13
Obtain NHIF employer's code code
14
Obtain business permit
Where to go?
Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal
(x 3)
1
2
3
iTax portal
(x 3)
4
8
9
Kenya Investment Authority
(x 3)
5
6
7
National Social Security Fund - NSSF Headquarters
(x 2)
10
11
National Health Insurance Fund
(x 2)
12
13
Nairobi eServices Portal
14
What you will get
Name reservation letter
1
Certificate of compliance
3
List of shareholders and directors- CR 12
3
Company PIN Certificate
9
Certificate of registration with NSSF
11
SHA employer's code
13
Business permit
14
Required documents
Passport photo
(x 2)
1
2
National Identity card
(x 3)
1
2
14
Application for registration of a foreign company -FC2
2
Notice of place of business- Form FC4
2
Notice specifying opening hours of company -Form FC6
2
List of directors
2
Certified certificate of incorporation
2
Certified Memorandum and articles of association
2
Passport
(x 5)
2
4
5
7
8
KRA PIN certificate
(x 3)
2
7
7
Cover letter
5
Investment application form
5
PIN acknowledgment receipt - non resident
5
Certificate of compliance
(x 4)
5
7
7
8
Signed memorandum of a company with share capital-CR2
5
Proof of investment
5
PIN acknowledgment receipt - non resident
7
Letter of appointment
7
Letter of introduction
(x 2)
7
7
Proof of investment
(x 2)
7
7
Endorsement letter
(x 2)
7
7
List of shareholders and directors - CR 12
(x 2)
7
7
Work permit
7
Acknowledgment receipt for alien registration
7
Entry pass stamp
7
Latest Tax return
7
KRA PIN certificate
(x 2)
8
14
PIN acknowledgment receipt
9
NSSF employers registration form
10
Company PIN Certificate
(x 2)
10
12
NHIF employers registration form
12
Certificate of incorporation
(x 2)
12
14
Representatives
Agent's current practising certificate
(x 2)
5
7
Letter of authority
(x 2)
5
7
How much?
Estimated cost of the procedure
: KES 32,600
KES 25,000
( For issuance of a work permit for mega professional service firm)
KES 6,800
( For registration ofa branch of a foreign company)
KES 600
( For list of directors and shareholders)
KES 100
( For a single business name search)
KES 50
( eCitizen convenience fee)
KES 50
( eCitizen convenience fee)
How long ?
| min. | max. | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time (sum): | 6d | 15d |
| of which: | ||
| Waiting time in queue (sum): | 45mn | 1h. 30mn |
| Attention at counter: | 1d 1/2 | 1d 1/2 |
| Waiting time until next step (sum): | 4d 1/2 | 13d |
Legal justification?
Companies Act 2015
Registration of Business Names Act 2012
Legal Notice No.80 of 2003 Companies Act (schedule of fees)
( Article III )
Income Tax Act
Investment Promotion Act 2004
PIN requirements checklist
National Social Security Fund Act 2013
Legal Notice No.81 of 2014 NSSF Regulations
Legal Notice 81 of 2014 - NSSF Regulations
National Hospital Insurance Fund Act
Legal Notice No.14 of 2015-NHIF ACT
Nairobi City County Finance Act
Detailed steps
1
Obtain name reservation
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Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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KES
150
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal
Expected results
1.
Payment invoice
2.
Name reservation letter
Requirements
1.
Contact details
2.
Passport photo (copy)
3.
National Identity card (copy)
For Kenyan citizens.
For Kenyan citizens.
or
Passport (copy)
For non resident foreign nationals.
For non resident foreign nationals.
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Foreign national registration certificate- alien card (copy)
For foreigners residing in Kenya.
For foreigners residing in Kenya.
Cost KES 150
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KES
100
For a single business name search
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KES
50
eCitizen convenience fee
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Payment methods:
Mobile transfers
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 3h.
- Max. 6h.
Legal justification
1.
Companies Act 2015
Section 19
Section 19
2.
Registration of Business Names Act 2012
Section 17
Section 17
3.
Legal Notice No.80 of 2003 Companies Act (schedule of fees)
Additional information
Users can access the government services through the following accounts: 1. Ecitizen Kenyan Citizen account for Kenyan citizens. 2. Ecitizen Foreign Residents account for resident foreigners with an alien card. 3. eVisa Visitors account for non-resident foreigners without an alien card. 4. Ebusiness account for businesses already registered in Kenya.
It is advisable to have 3 unique business names to ensure availability. The name is reserved for 30 days and can be extended to a maximum period of 60 days from the time of reservation.
Who certified this information ?
15/12/2015
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
2
Apply and pay for branch registration
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Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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KES
7450
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal
Expected results
1.
Receipt of payment
2.
Application for registration of a foreign company -FC2
3.
Notice of place of business- Form FC4
4.
Notice specifying opening hours of company -Form FC6
Requirements
1.
Application for registration of a foreign company -FC2 (copy)
2.
Notice of place of business- Form FC4 (copy)
3.
Notice specifying opening hours of company -Form FC6 (copy)
4.
List of directors (copy)
5.
Certified certificate of incorporation (copy)
Duly certified by a notary public from county of origin
Duly certified by a notary public from county of origin
6.
Certified Memorandum and articles of association (copy)
Duly certified by a notary public from county of origin
Duly certified by a notary public from county of origin
7.
Passport (copy)
For each foreign director and the local representative if foreign
For each foreign director and the local representative if foreign
8.
Passport photo (copy)
For each foreign director and the authorized local representative
For each foreign director and the authorized local representative
For local representative if Kenyan
1.
KRA PIN certificate (copy)
2.
National Identity card (copy)
Cost KES 7,450
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KES
6,800
For registration ofa branch of a foreign company
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KES
600
For list of directors and shareholders
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KES
50
eCitizen convenience fee
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Payment methods:
Mobile money
Registration of certified copy of the charter/memorandum and articles of association or constitution of the company costs KES 6000.00 while registration of any other document is KES 200.00
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 15mn
- Max. 30mn
Waiting time until next step:
Max. 3 days
Legal justification
1.
Companies Act 2015
Section 975
Section 975
2.
Legal Notice No.80 of 2003 Companies Act (schedule of fees)
Article III
Article III
Additional information
The applicant is supposed to print, sign the FC2, FC4, FC6 forms, scan and upload back into ecitizen portal.
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
3
Obtain company registration documents
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Government of Kenya eCitizen Portal
Expected results
1.
Certificate of compliance
2.
List of shareholders and directors- CR 12
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Companies Act 2015
Section 975
Section 975
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
4
Apply for director's PIN
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
iTax portal
Tel: +254 711 099 999 / +254 204 999 999
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/
Expected results
1.
PIN acknowledgment receipt - non resident
2.
Email notification
Requirements
1.
Passport (copy)
2.
Contact details
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Income Tax Act
Sections 3, 132
Sections 3, 132
Recourse: National Itax support centre
Entity in charge
National Itax support centre
Railway Club
Processional road, P.O.BOX 48240 -, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Unit in charge
National ITax support 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 |
5
Apply for investor registration and request for PIN facilitation
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
Espera hasta paso siguiente |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Kenya Investment Authority
UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upper Hill, 14th and 15th floor
P. O BOX 55704, Nairobi 00200
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
FKE office
| 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 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Person in charge
Rogers Amisi
Expected results
1.
Acknowledgment letter
2.
Appointment
Requirements
For individual investor
1.
Cover letter (original)
It should be addressed to the Managing Director Kenya Investment Authority requesting for investor registration and foreign taxpayer pin facilitation.
It should be addressed to the Managing Director Kenya Investment Authority requesting for investor registration and foreign taxpayer pin facilitation.
2.
Investment application form (original)
3.
PIN acknowledgment receipt - non resident (original)
4.
Certificate of compliance (copy)
For branches of foreign companies.
For branches of foreign companies.
5.
Signed memorandum of a company with share capital-CR2 (copy)
6.
Proof of investment (copy)
Proof of investment can be in form of a bank statement (Whether from a local bank or a foreign bank), Equipment and assets on site or inform of an Import declaration forms /receipts showing that the investor has already bought equipment /assets worth that amount or any other evidence that the amount to be invested is 100,000 USD.
Proof of investment can be in form of a bank statement (Whether from a local bank or a foreign bank), Equipment and assets on site or inform of an Import declaration forms /receipts showing that the investor has already bought equipment /assets worth that amount or any other evidence that the amount to be invested is 100,000 USD.
7.
Passport (copy)
Displaying the current visa page.
Displaying the current visa page.
In addition for representatives
1.
Agent's current practising certificate (copy)
The agent can either be an advocate or an auditor.
The agent can either be an advocate or an auditor.
2.
Letter of authority (copy)
For the designated representative of the branch - signed by the CEO or similar of the foreign company.
For the designated representative of the branch - signed by the CEO or similar of the foreign company.
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 20mn
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 1 day
- Max. 2 days
Legal justification
1.
Investment Promotion Act 2004
Sections 3, 4, 15
Sections 3, 4, 15
Recourse: Kenya Investment Authority
Entity in charge
Kenya Investment Authority
UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upper Hill, 14th and 15th floor
P. O BOX 55704, Nairobi 00200
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Investor Services Department - General manager's office
| 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 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Person in charge
Guracha Adi
General Manager Investor Services
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
6
Obtain endorsement letter
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Kenya Investment Authority
UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upper Hill, 14th and 15th floor
P. O BOX 55704, Nairobi 00200
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Investor services manager's office
| 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 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Person in charge
Rogers Amisi
Expected results
1.
Endorsement letter
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Investment Promotion Act 2004
Section 15
Section 15
Recourse: Kenya Investment Authority
Entity in charge
Kenya Investment Authority
UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upper Hill, 14th and 15th floor
P. O BOX 55704, Nairobi 00200
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Investor Services Department - General manager's office
| 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 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Person in charge
Guracha Adi
General Manager Investor Services
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
7
Obtain director's PIN
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Kenya Investment Authority
UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upper Hill, 14th and 15th floor
P. O BOX 55704, Nairobi 00200
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Kenya Revenue Authority desk
| 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 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Expected results
1.
KRA PIN certificate
Requirements
For all applicants
1.
PIN acknowledgment receipt - non resident (copy)
2.
Passport (copy)
For non-citizen investor residing in Kenya
1.
Letter of appointment (copy)
Written by the applicant appointing a tax representative
Written by the applicant appointing a tax representative
2.
Letter of introduction (copy)
For a tax representative.
For a tax representative.
3.
Proof of investment (original)
This may be in the form of project proposal, endorsement letter from Keninvest or last tax return from country of origin.
This may be in the form of project proposal, endorsement letter from Keninvest or last tax return from country of origin.
4.
Certificate of compliance (copy)
For branches of foreign companies
For branches of foreign companies
5.
Endorsement letter (copy)
From Kenya Investment authority
From Kenya Investment authority
6.
List of shareholders and directors - CR 12 (copy)
7.
Work permit (copy)
Should also be endorsed on investors passport
Should also be endorsed on investors passport
8.
Acknowledgment receipt for alien registration (original)
9.
KRA PIN certificate (copy)
For a tax representative
For a tax representative
For non-citizen investor residing outside Kenya
1.
Letter of introduction (original)
From a local agent
From a local agent
2.
Proof of investment (copy)
This may be in the form of project proposal.
This may be in the form of project proposal.
3.
Certificate of compliance (copy)
For branches of foreign companies.
For branches of foreign companies.
4.
List of shareholders and directors - CR 12 (copy)
5.
Endorsement letter (copy)
From Kenya Investment Authority
From Kenya Investment Authority
6.
KRA PIN certificate (an authentic copy)
Of the tax agent
Of the tax agent
7.
Entry pass stamp (copy)
Must be at least 3 latest entry stamps
Must be at least 3 latest entry stamps
8.
Latest Tax return (copy)
For the applicant from country of origin.
For the applicant from country of origin.
In addition for representatives
1.
Letter of authority (copy)
For the designated representative of the company - signed by the CEO or similar of the for the company.
For the designated representative of the company - signed by the CEO or similar of the for the company.
2.
Agent's current practising certificate
The agent can either be an advocate or an auditor.
The agent can either be an advocate or an auditor.
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 20mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Income Tax Act
Section tion132
Section tion132
2.
PIN requirements checklist
Additional information
In the absence of the individual investor the representative should present certified documents. Only advocates and certified public accountants are allowed to certify the PIN application documents.
Recourse: Kenya Investment Authority
Entity in charge
Kenya Investment Authority
UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upper Hill, 14th and 15th floor
P. O BOX 55704, Nairobi 00200
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Investor Services Department - General manager's office
| 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 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Person in charge
Guracha Adi
General Manager Investor Services
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
8
Apply for company PIN
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
Espera hasta paso siguiente |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
iTax portal
Tel: +254 711 099 999 / +254 204 999 999
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/
Expected results
1.
PIN acknowledgment receipt
2.
Email notification
Requirements
1.
KRA PIN certificate
For at least two directors
For at least two directors
2.
Certificate of compliance (copy)
3.
Contact details
4.
Passport
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 15mn
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 2 days
- Max. 5 days
Legal justification
1.
Income Tax Act
Sections 4, 132
Sections 4, 132
Additional information
At least two directors must be on iTax for the application to be successful.
Recourse: National Itax support centre
Entity in charge
National Itax support centre
Railway Club
Processional road, P.O.BOX 48240 -, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Unit in charge
National ITax support 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 |
9
Obtain company PIN
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
iTax portal
Tel: +254 711 099 999 / +254 204 999 999
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/
Expected results
1.
Company PIN Certificate
Requirements
1.
PIN acknowledgment receipt (copy)
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 20mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Income Tax Act
Sections 4, 132
Sections 4, 132
Recourse: National Itax support centre
Entity in charge
National Itax support centre
Railway Club
Processional road, P.O.BOX 48240 -, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Tel: +254 204 999 999 / +254 711 099 999
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Unit in charge
National ITax support 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 |
10
Apply for NSSF employer registration
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
Espera hasta paso siguiente |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
National Social Security Fund - NSSF Headquarters
P.O Box 30599
Ngong Road, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 722 204 192, +254 734 699 926, / 080 022 127 44- toll free number
Tel. 1: 020 272 7882, 272 2013 272 2013
Email: info@nssfkenya.co.ke
Website: www.nssf.or.ke, https://twitter.com/NSSF_ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 722 204 192, +254 734 699 926, / 080 022 127 44- toll free number
Tel. 1: 020 272 7882, 272 2013 272 2013
Email: info@nssfkenya.co.ke
Website: www.nssf.or.ke, https://twitter.com/NSSF_ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
NSSF employer registration desk
| 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
Rosemary Kamau
Registration officer - NSSF Hill Branch
Tel: +254 731 777 672 / +254 720 715 993
Email: kamau.r@nssfkenya.co.ke
Tel: +254 731 777 672 / +254 720 715 993
Email: kamau.r@nssfkenya.co.ke
Requirements
1.
NSSF employers registration form (3 original )
2.
Company PIN Certificate (copy)
or
Certificate of compliance (copy)
or
Business permit (3 copies)
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 0.5 day
- Max. 1 day
Legal justification
1.
National Social Security Fund Act 2013
Section 19
Section 19
2.
Legal Notice No.81 of 2014 NSSF Regulations
Sections 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
Sections 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
Additional information
One can apply for social security registration at the various Huduma centers in the country or at any NSSF branch country wide
Recourse: National Social Security Fund - NSSF Headquarters
Entity in charge
National Social Security Fund - NSSF Headquarters
P.O Box 30599
Ngong Road, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 722 204 192, +254 734 699 926, / 080 022 127 44- toll free number
Tel. 1: 020 272 7882, 272 2013 272 2013
Email: info@nssfkenya.co.ke
Website: www.nssf.or.ke, https://twitter.com/NSSF_ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 722 204 192, +254 734 699 926, / 080 022 127 44- toll free number
Tel. 1: 020 272 7882, 272 2013 272 2013
Email: info@nssfkenya.co.ke
Website: www.nssf.or.ke, https://twitter.com/NSSF_ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Branch managers office - NSSF
| 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 |
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Obtain NSSF certificate of registration
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
National Social Security Fund - NSSF Headquarters
P.O Box 30599
Ngong Road, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 722 204 192, +254 734 699 926, / 080 022 127 44- toll free number
Tel. 1: 020 272 7882, 272 2013 272 2013
Email: info@nssfkenya.co.ke
Website: www.nssf.or.ke, https://twitter.com/NSSF_ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 722 204 192, +254 734 699 926, / 080 022 127 44- toll free number
Tel. 1: 020 272 7882, 272 2013 272 2013
Email: info@nssfkenya.co.ke
Website: www.nssf.or.ke, https://twitter.com/NSSF_ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
NSSF employer registration desk
| 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
Rosemary Kamau
Registration officer - NSSF Hill Branch
Tel: +254 731 777 672 / +254 720 715 993
Email: kamau.r@nssfkenya.co.ke
Tel: +254 731 777 672 / +254 720 715 993
Email: kamau.r@nssfkenya.co.ke
Expected results
1.
Certificate of registration with NSSF
2.
Notification of employer registration
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
National Social Security Fund Act 2013
Section 19
Section 19
2.
Legal Notice No.81 of 2014 NSSF Regulations
Sections 2, 5, 6, 7, 13, 16
Sections 2, 5, 6, 7, 13, 16
3.
Legal Notice 81 of 2014 - NSSF Regulations
Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 17, 19
Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 17, 19
Recourse: National Social Security Fund - NSSF Headquarters
Entity in charge
National Social Security Fund - NSSF Headquarters
P.O Box 30599
Ngong Road, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 722 204 192, +254 734 699 926, / 080 022 127 44- toll free number
Tel. 1: 020 272 7882, 272 2013 272 2013
Email: info@nssfkenya.co.ke
Website: www.nssf.or.ke, https://twitter.com/NSSF_ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 722 204 192, +254 734 699 926, / 080 022 127 44- toll free number
Tel. 1: 020 272 7882, 272 2013 272 2013
Email: info@nssfkenya.co.ke
Website: www.nssf.or.ke, https://twitter.com/NSSF_ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Branch managers office - NSSF
| 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 |
12
Apply for NHIF employer registration
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
National Health Insurance Fund
30443, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 731 252 / +254 202 731 254
Email: customercare@nhif.or.ke, complaints@nhif.or.ke
Website: https://www.nhif.or.ke/
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 202 731 252 / +254 202 731 254
Email: customercare@nhif.or.ke, complaints@nhif.or.ke
Website: https://www.nhif.or.ke/
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Registration 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
Brian M. Mugambi
Expected results
1.
Appointment
Requirements
1.
NHIF employers registration form (3 original )
2.
Company PIN Certificate (copy)
3.
Certificate of incorporation (copy)
For local companies
For local companies
or
Certificate of compliance (copy)
For branches of foreign companies
For branches of foreign companies
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5h.
- Max. 10mn
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 1 day
- Max. 2 days
Legal justification
1.
National Hospital Insurance Fund Act
Section 16
Section 16
2.
Legal Notice No.14 of 2015-NHIF ACT
Additional information
One can apply for national hospital employer registration at any NHIF branch in the country.
Recourse: National Health Insurance Fund
Entity in charge
National Health Insurance Fund
30443, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 731 252 / +254 202 731 254
Email: customercare@nhif.or.ke, complaints@nhif.or.ke
Website: https://www.nhif.or.ke/
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 202 731 252 / +254 202 731 254
Email: customercare@nhif.or.ke, complaints@nhif.or.ke
Website: https://www.nhif.or.ke/
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Deputy branch manager's desk
| 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
Nick M. Tsuma
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Obtain NHIF employer's code code
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
National Health Insurance Fund
30443, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 731 252 / +254 202 731 254
Email: customercare@nhif.or.ke, complaints@nhif.or.ke
Website: https://www.nhif.or.ke/
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 202 731 252 / +254 202 731 254
Email: customercare@nhif.or.ke, complaints@nhif.or.ke
Website: https://www.nhif.or.ke/
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Registration 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
Brian M. Mugambi
Expected results
1.
SHA employer's code
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
National Hospital Insurance Fund Act
Section 16
Section 16
2.
Legal Notice No.14 of 2015-NHIF ACT
Recourse: National Health Insurance Fund
Entity in charge
National Health Insurance Fund
30443, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 731 252 / +254 202 731 254
Email: customercare@nhif.or.ke, complaints@nhif.or.ke
Website: https://www.nhif.or.ke/
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 202 731 252 / +254 202 731 254
Email: customercare@nhif.or.ke, complaints@nhif.or.ke
Website: https://www.nhif.or.ke/
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Deputy branch manager's desk
| 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
Nick M. Tsuma
14
Obtain business permit
Costs( ver detalles ) |
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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KES
25000
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Nairobi eServices Portal
Expected results
1.
Payment invoice
2.
Business permit
Requirements
1.
Certificate of incorporation (copy)
For local companies
For local companies
or
Certificate of compliance (copy)
For branches of foreign companies
For branches of foreign companies
or
Proposed business name
2.
KRA PIN certificate (copy)
Of the applicant
Of the applicant
3.
National Identity card (copy)
or
Passport (copy)
4.
Contact details
Cost KES 25,000
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KES
25,000
For issuance of a work permit for mega professional service firm
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Payment methods:
Mobile money
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 30mn
- Max. 45mn
Legal justification
1.
Nairobi City County Finance Act
Section 8
Section 8
Additional information
The business permit fee depends on the size of the business, location, number of employees and type of business.
Recourse: City Hall Annexe
Entity in charge
City Hall Annexe
P.O.Box 30075, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 176 467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: www.nairobi.go.ke
Not opened during public holidays
Tel: +254 202 176 467
Email: info@nairobi.go.ke
Website: www.nairobi.go.ke
Not opened during public holidays
Unit in charge
Office of the deputy director - trade licencing 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 |
| Not opened during public holidays | |