Everything You Need to Know About Company Registration in Kenya. LOCAL/FOREIGN

Starting a business is an exciting step, but before you begin, it’s important to choose the right structure. Registering a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is one of the smartest moves you can make. It protects your personal assets, builds credibility, and opens doors for growth and investment.

At Makabe Consulting, we help individuals, entrepreneurs, and foreign investors register their companies quickly and correctly. Here’s everything you need to know about company registration in Kenya.

Types of Companies You Can Register in Kenya

Choosing the right type of company depends on your business goals:

        -Private Limited Company (Ltd): Best for small and medium businesses. Offers flexibility and limited liability

         -Public Limited Company (PLC): For large businesses that want to raise capital from the public.

        -Limited Liability Partnership (LLP): Combines the flexibility of a partnership with limited liability.

        -Sole Proprietorship: Simple to start, but does not offer liability protection.

Requirements for Registration

For Kenyan Citizens

• -Two proposed company names

• -National ID number(s)

• -Passport-size photo

• -Postal and physical address

For Foreign Investors

-At least two proposed company names

-Scanned passport

-Email address and passport photo

-Phone number (local or international)

What You’ll Receive After Registration

When you register your company with Makabe Consulting, you’ll get a full package that includes:

    -Certificate of Incorporation

   -CR12

   -Memorandum and Articles of Association

   -Company KRA PIN and Tax Compliance Certificate

   -Personal KRA PIN and Tax Compliance Certificate

Important Notes

-One person can fully own a company in Kenya.

-The registration process takes up to 3 working days.

-All government payments are made directly by the client for transparency.

-Foreign investors must have both personal and company tax PINs to open a bank account.

-We recommend foreigners to partner with a Kenyan (with at least 15% shares) for easier operations.

Other Services We Offer

At Makabe Consulting, we go beyond company registration. Our business support services include:

   -Conversion from Business Name to Limited Company

   -Adding or removing directors

   -Company searches (CR12/CR13)

  -AGPO and NCA registration

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