A company incorporated outside Kenya that establishes a place of business here must register with the Registrar of Companies under Part XXXVII of the Companies Act, 2015, within the time the Act allows. Alternatively, investors may incorporate a Kenyan subsidiary; we advise on which option fits.
Typical documents
- Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation and constitution, with translations where needed
- List of directors and secretary with their particulars
- Details of the authorised representative resident in Kenya
- Address of the principal place of business in Kenya
Documents from abroad usually need notarisation and legalisation or an apostille before filing. We coordinate this with you and your home-country advisers.
What we handle
- Branch versus subsidiary advice, including tax and regulatory considerations
- Preparing and filing the registration documents
- Acting as or helping you appoint the local authorised representative
- KRA PIN, work permits liaison and ongoing annual filings
Ready to start? Contact us or call to book a consultation. We will confirm the documents you need and give you a clear fee estimate before any work begins. [Placeholder — add your turnaround time and fee range. Government fees are set by BRS and may change.]
See also: our complete guide to company registration in Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I register a branch or a Kenyan subsidiary?
A branch is the foreign company itself operating in Kenya, so the parent is directly liable. A subsidiary is a separate Kenyan company that ring-fences liability. Tax, licensing and tender requirements also differ, so we advise case by case.