Process of Registering a Company in Kenya

The registration of a company in Kenya is undertaken through the eCitizen platform and involves the following steps:

1. Conduct a Name Search and Reservation
• Log into your eCitizen account and submit a proposed company name for approval by the Registrar of Companies.
• Upon approval and reservation of the name, proceed with the company registration process.
2. Complete Form CR1
• Fill in the Company Registration Form (CR1), providing details of the proposed company, its directors, shareholders, and registered office address.
3. Upload Directors' and Shareholders' Details
• Provide particulars of all directors and shareholders.
• Upload certified copies of the following documents:
• National Identity Card or Passport;
• KRA PIN Certificate;
• Recent coloured passport-size photograph.
• All directors and shareholders must be registered on the KRA iTax platform.
4. Provide Shareholding Information
• Indicate the shareholding structure of the company, including the number and allocation of shares among shareholders.
5. Complete Form CR8
• Submit the Notification of Directors' Residential Addresses (Form CR8), indicating the residential addresses of all directors.
6. Prepare the Statement of Nominal Capital
• Declare the company's nominal share capital and share distribution.
7. Pay the Prescribed Registration Fees
• Pay the applicable government registration fees through the eCitizen platform.
8. Submit the Application for Registration
• Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Registrar of Companies for review and approval.

Upon successful review and approval, the Registrar will issue a Certificate of Incorporation, confirming the company as a duly registered legal entity under the Companies Act, 2015.

Disclaimer: The registration requirements and fees may be amended from time to time by the Registrar of Companies. Applicants should verify the current requirements on the official eCitizen portal before submitting an application.