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Kenya

Advantages of Registering a Company in Kenya

1. Strategically located, it acts as a vital hub connecting Asia, Africa and Europe.

2. Favourable policies are rolled out to attract foreign investment.

3. The government vigorously advances infrastructure development, fostering diversified economic growth and huge market potential.

4. Greatly streamlined administrative procedures enable fast and convenient company registration.

5. Free from foreign exchange controls, facilitating unrestricted international trade.

6. Low labour costs reduce overall corporate operating expenses.

7. A straightforward tax system supported by various tax exemptions and incentives.

REQUIREMENTS

COMPANY TYPE

MATERIALS

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Name

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Company Name

Prior to formal registration, company name reservation is required. Three alternative names shall be provided for name availability search.

Shareholders and Directors

A minimum of one shareholder is required with no nationality restrictions, alongside one local resident director. If the shareholder is a mainland Chinese enterprise, ODI (Overseas Direct Investment) filing and approval must be obtained in advance.

Registered Capital

There is generally no statutory minimum share capital requirement for a Private Limited Company. A recommended minimum capital of 100,000 Kenyan Shillings applies, and paid-up capital is not mandatory.

Registered Address

A registered address in Kenya must be provided, which can either be a physical office address or an address supplied by a registered agent.

Business Scope

No special requirements apply.

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Name

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Limited Liability Company （LLC）‌

It is a common choice for foreign investment, featuring independent legal personality and limited liability for shareholders, with freely transferable shares. Limited liability companies can be categorized as private or public entities, as well as local Kenyan or foreign-owned companies. Taxation is levied at the corporate level rather than on individuals, and the resignation of a single shareholder will not disrupt the company’s normal operations.

Joint Stock Company （PLC）

The liability of members of such companies is limited under the Memorandum of Association to the amount of share capital they have contributed. This type is suitable for enterprises planning to go public or raise substantial capital.

Branch Office

This is a common structure for foreign companies to expand their business, and a full set of notarized documents of the parent company issued in its country of incorporation shall be submitted.

Partnership

Including Limited Liability Partnerships and General Partnerships.

Sole Proprietorship

Operated solely by an individual with unlimited liability.

Company Limited by Guarantee

The Memorandum of Association of such companies stipulates that members shall contribute a fixed sum to settle liabilities in the event of company liquidation.

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Individual Shareholder

1. Scanned passports and individual passport-sized photographs of shareholders and directors of the Kenyan company;

2. Proof of address dated within the latest three months, such as utility bills or credit card statements showing the residential address;

3. Double authentication for the Power of Attorney.

Corporate Shareholder

1. The company’s Business Registration Certificate and Articles of Association shall undergo dual authentication;

2. Dual authentication is required for the Power of Attorney;

3. The Board Resolution needs dual authentication;

4. Scanned passports, passport-sized photos and address proof (utility bills or credit card statements issued within the past three months) of the legal representative of the corporate shareholder, directors of the Kenyan company and ultimate beneficial owners.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

1

Information Collection

The client fills out the information collection form and provides relevant documents.
2

Company name availability check

Company name availability check
3

Notarization and authentication of registration documents

Notarize and authenticate the documents of shareholders and directors.
4

Sign the documents

Client signs all documents
5

Company Registration

Carry out registration with the Companies Registry
6

Tax Registration

Complete tax registration formalities with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and apply for a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
7

Corporate Bank Account Opening

After obtaining the Company Registration Certificate, you may open a corporate bank account at any bank in Kenya.