How to Register a Company in Kenya

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Name search: You write a letter to the registrar to reserve your desired name.

   The name may be accepted or rejected based on a similarly named business or offending the rules on name reservation.
   
   This part takes two days.
   
   If accepted the registrar will reserve the name for 30 days.
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   Step 2: Prepare Memorandum and Article of Association and Statement of Nominal Capital: These documents describe the objectives

   They are prepared by an advocate. , 2,140 based on the minimum nominal capital of KES. 2,000. ,, This is stamped by the company secretary ,, This includes your memorandum and articles of association.
   
   There is a varied fee attached to this.
   
   You should receive a certificate of incorporation after a period of about 21 days ,, Register for the National Hospital Insurance Fund.
   
   This is mandatory medical contribution for your employees.
   
   Register for the National Social Security Fund.
   
   It is mandatory to contribute to your employees retirement fund.
   
   Register for a Business Premises Licence.
   
   This application is made to the local county office.
   
   You will need a premises prior to submitting this application. ,
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   Step 3: subscribers and authorised share capital of your company.

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   Step 4: Pay Stamp Duty: The amount of money that you pay depends on your declared nominal capital

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   Step 5: but the minimum is KES.

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   Step 6: Situation of Office Form 201: Fill this form that notes the registered office address of the company

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   Step 7: and to be signed by one director or the company secretary

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   Step 8: List of Directors Form 203: Fill this form that lists the directors and secretary of the company.

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   Step 9: Declaration of Compliance Form 208: Get a commissioner of oath must sign this form on your behalf.

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    Step 10: File Documents at Registrars office: You then need to file your documents at Companies Registry and pay the registration fee.

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    Step 11: Get your Company Seal: This is a device that embosses your company name on documents and is used as a signature of the company.It can be purchased from a stationer.

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    Step 12: Statutory Requirements Register for a Personal Identity Number

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    Step 13: Value Added Tax & Pay-As-You-Earn with the Kenya Revenue Authority.

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    Step 14: Business Registration agents can assist you throughout this process for a fee.

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