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Welcome to Onchiri Z. & Co.
Your Trusted Partner for Company Registration and Corporate Law in Kenya
Whether you are starting a business, restructuring a company or facing a dispute, the right legal advice early saves time, money and stress. Our advocates guide entrepreneurs, SMEs, investors and families through every step — from registering your company with the Business Registration Service to drafting the agreements that protect it.
We combine practical experience with honesty and integrity, so you always know where you stand, what it will cost and what happens next.
- 10+Years of practice
- 500+Companies registered
- 13Practice areas
Company Registration in Kenya
Start Your Company with Confidence
We register private limited companies, LLPs, companies limited by guarantee and business names through the Business Registration Service (BRS), and set them up for long-term compliance under the Companies Act, 2015.
How Company Registration Works- 01
Name Search & Reservation
We check availability and reserve your preferred name on eCitizen.
- 02
Structure & Documents
Directors, shareholding, articles and beneficial ownership details.
- 03
Filing with the Registrar
CR1, CR2 and CR8 lodged and followed up until approval.
- 04
Certificate & Compliance
Certificate of Incorporation, KRA PIN, registers and annual returns.
Core Legal Services
Company Registration Services in Kenya
Whichever structure suits your plans, we register it correctly with the Business Registration Service and keep it compliant afterwards.
Private Limited Company Registration
Incorporate a private limited company (Ltd) under the Companies Act, 2015, with the right share structure and articles from day one.
Learn moreBusiness Name Registration
Register a sole proprietorship or partnership business name quickly, and get advice on when a limited company is the better choice.
Learn moreLimited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration
Register an LLP for professional firms and joint ventures that want partnership flexibility with limited liability.
Learn moreCompany Limited by Guarantee (NGO / Non-Profit)
Set up a non-profit, foundation, school or association as a company limited by guarantee with a constitution fit for its mission.
Learn moreForeign Company Registration (Branch)
Register an overseas company to operate a branch in Kenya, including local representative appointment and document legalisation.
Learn moreCompany Secretarial & Compliance
Annual returns, statutory registers, beneficial ownership updates, changes of directors and shareholders, and CR12 searches.
Learn moreEvery registration includes
- Name search & reservation
- CR1, CR2 & CR8 filing
- Beneficial ownership disclosure
- Certificate of Incorporation & KRA PIN
- Share certificates & statutory registers
- Annual return reminders
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Read moreWho We Serve
Start-ups, SMEs, foreign investors, NGOs, landlords, families and individuals across Kenya.
- Start-ups
- SMEs & Corporates
- Foreign Investors
- NGOs & Associations
- Landlords & Buyers
- Families & Estates
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We build lasting relationships with our clients. Tell us about your matter and an advocate will get back to you within one working day.