/ Licence to manufacture excisable goods

Summary of the procedure

List of steps

List of steps (9)
1
Apply for licence to manufacture excisable goods Online procedure
2
Submit application for licence to manufacture excisable goods
3
Obtain notice of inspection
4
Excise factory inspection
5
Obtain notification of vetting interview
6
Vetting interview
7
Obtain KRA payment slip Online procedure
8
Pay licence fees
9
Obtain Licence to manufacture excisable goods Online procedure
 

Where to go?

Kenya Revenue Authority (x 5)
2 3 4 5 6
Kenya Revenue Authority
Bank
8
Bank

What you will get

Licence to manufacture excisable goods
9
Licence to manufacture excisable goods

Required documents

Acknowledgement receipt (x 2)
2 6
Acknowledgement receipt
Company PIN Certificate (x 2)
2 6
Company PIN Certificate
KRA PIN certificate (x 2)
2 6
KRA PIN certificate
Manufacturing process flow chart (x 2)
2 6
Manufacturing process flow chart
Certificate of incorporation (x 2)
2 6
Certificate of incorporation
Environmental Impact Assessment licence (x 2)
2 6
Environmental Impact Assessment licence
Business permit (x 2)
2 6
Business permit
Proof of land ownership (x 3)
2 6 6
Proof of land ownership
Tax compliance certificate (x 2)
2 6
Tax compliance certificate
Route sketch (x 2)
2 6
Route sketch
KEBS Certificate of compliance with standards (x 2)
2 6
KEBS Certificate of compliance with standards
Bank details (x 2)
2 6
Bank details
Brand details (x 2)
2 6
Brand details
Production formulas (x 2)
2 6
Production formulas
Public health certificate (x 2)
2 6
Public health certificate
Credit Reference bureau clearance certificate
2
Credit Reference bureau clearance certificate
Letter from the county government
2
Letter from the county government
Excise factory inspection requirements
4
Excise factory inspection requirements
Company bank details
6
Company bank details
National Identity card
6
National Identity card
Passport
6
Passport
Inspection report
6
Inspection report
Excise payment slip
8
Excise payment slip
Excise Security bond
8
Excise Security bond

How much?

Estimated cost of the procedure : KES  50,000
KES  50,000 (  For issuance of Licence to manufacture excisable goods)

How long ?

  min. max.
Total time (sum): 7d 29d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 20mn 5h. 40mn
Attention at counter: 1h. 35mn 6h. 20mn
Waiting time until next step (sum): 6d 27d

Legal justification?

Excise Duty Act  Excise Duty Act
Tax Procedures Act  Tax Procedures Act
Customs and Excise Act  Customs and Excise Act
  ( Article Regulation 130 )

Detailed steps

1
Apply for licence to manufacture excisable goods

Expected results

1. 01 - Acknowledgement receipt
Acknowledgement receipt

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   20mn

Legal justification

1. Excise Duty Act
Excise Duty Act
Section 15
2. Tax Procedures Act
Tax Procedures Act
Section 8

Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Chief Manager

Market surveillance Division
Tel: +254 202 815 086 / +254 202 815 034
2
Submit application for licence to manufacture excisable goods

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

10 mn  -  20 mn
1 day  -  7 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Licencing officer

Tel: +254 202 815 057 / +254 202 815 096

Expected results

1. 01 - Appointment
Appointment

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Acknowledgement receipt (copy)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Company PIN Certificate (copy)
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
KRA PIN certificate
For the directors
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Manufacturing process flow chart (copy)
5. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Certificate of incorporation (copy)
6. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Environmental Impact Assessment licence (copy)
7. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Business permit (copy)
8. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Proof of land ownership (copy)
9. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Tax compliance certificate (copy)
For both the directors and the company
10. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Route sketch (copy)
11. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
KEBS Certificate of compliance with standards (copy)
12. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Bank details (copy)
For both the directors and the company
13. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Brand details (copy)
14. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Production formulas (copy)
15. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Public health certificate (copy)
For foods and beverages
16. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Credit Reference bureau clearance certificate (copy)
17. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Letter from the county government
It should indicate that the factory is located in a designated industrial area

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Min.   5mn - Max.  10mn
Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   7 days

Legal justification

1. Excise Duty Act
Excise Duty Act
Section 16
2. Customs and Excise Act
Customs and Excise Act
Article Regulation130

Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Chief Manager

Market surveillance Division
Tel: +254 202 815 086 / +254 202 815 034
3
Obtain notice of inspection

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

0 mn  -  0 mn
1 day  -  2 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Licencing officer

Tel: +254 202 815 057 / +254 202 815 096

Expected results

1. 01 - Inspection notice
Inspection notice

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   2 days

Additional information

The notice of inspection is sent via email.

Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Chief Manager

Market surveillance Division
Tel: +254 202 815 086 / +254 202 815 034
4
Excise factory inspection

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

0 mn  -  0 mn
1 day  -  7 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Licencing officer

Tel: +254 202 815 057 / +254 202 815 096

Expected results

1. 01 - Inspection report
Inspection report

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Excise factory inspection requirements (original)

Time frame

The time taken to inspect the factory depends on the size of the factory.
Attention at counter: Min.   30mn - Max.   2h.
Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   7 days

Legal justification

1. Excise Duty Act
Excise Duty Act
Section 17

Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Chief Manager

Market surveillance Division
Tel: +254 202 815 086 / +254 202 815 034
5
Obtain notification of vetting interview

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

0 mn  -  0 mn
1 day  -  7 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Licencing officer

Tel: +254 202 815 057 / +254 202 815 096

Expected results

1. 01 - Interview notice
Interview notice

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   7 days

Additional information

The notification of the vetting interview is sent via email.

Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Chief Manager

Market surveillance Division
Tel: +254 202 815 086 / +254 202 815 034
6
Vetting interview

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

40 mn  -  8h 0 mn
1 day  -  2 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Licencing officer

Tel: +254 202 815 057 / +254 202 815 096

Expected results

1. 01 - Appointment
Appointment

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Acknowledgement receipt (copy)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Company PIN Certificate (copy)
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
KRA PIN certificate
For the directors
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Manufacturing process flow chart (copy)
5. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Certificate of incorporation (copy)
6. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Environmental Impact Assessment licence (copy)
7. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Business permit (copy)
8. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Proof of land ownership (copy)
9. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Brand details (copy)
10. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Production formulas (copy)
11. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Route sketch (copy)
12. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Tax compliance certificate (copy)
For both the directors and the company
13. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Bank details (copy)
For the directors
14. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Company bank details (copy)
15. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Public health certificate (copy)
16. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
KEBS Certificate of compliance with standards (copy)
17. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Proof of land ownership (copy)
18. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
National Identity card (original)
19. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Passport (original)
For foreign director
20. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Inspection report (copy)

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Min.   10mn - Max.  5h.
Attention at counter: Min.   30mn - Max.   3h.
Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   2 days

Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Chief Manager

Market surveillance Division
Tel: +254 202 815 086 / +254 202 815 034
7
Obtain KRA payment slip

Expected results

1. 01 - Excise payment slip
Excise payment slip

Time frame

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

Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Chief Manager

Market surveillance Division
Tel: +254 202 815 086 / +254 202 815 034
8
Pay licence fees

Costs

( ver detalles )

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

KES 50000
10 mn  -  40 mn
1 day  -  2 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Bank


Unit in charge

Banking hall

Mon: 08:30 - 16:30
Tue: 08:30 - 16:30
Wed: 08:30 - 16:30
Thu: 08:30 - 16:30
Fri: 08:30 - 16:30
Sat: 08:30 - 12:30

Person in charge

Cashier

cashier
List of KRA agent bank account details List of KRA agent bank account details

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Excise payment slip (copy)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Excise Security bond (original)
The applicant ought to execute a security bond of KES 300,000

Cost KES 50,000

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For issuance of Licence to manufacture excisable goods

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Min.   5mn - Max.  30mn
Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   2 days

Legal justification

1. Tax Procedures Act
Tax Procedures Act
Section 36
2. Excise Duty Act
Excise Duty Act
Section 17

Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Bank's customer care department

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Bank's customer care officer

9
Obtain Licence to manufacture excisable goods

Expected results

1. 01 - Licence to manufacture excisable goods
Licence to manufacture excisable goods

Time frame

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

Legal justification

1. Excise Duty Act
Excise Duty Act
Section 17

Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Haile Selassie Avenue P.O.BOX 48240, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 20 281 000
Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Website: www.kra.go.ke
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Excise Department - 17th floor

Mon: 08:00 - 05:00
Tue: 08:00 - 05:00
Wed: 08:00 - 05:00
Thu: 08:00 - 05:00
Fri: 08:00 - 05:00

Person in charge

Chief Manager

Market surveillance Division
Tel: +254 202 815 086 / +254 202 815 034