Wish to set up business in kenya

The process of registering a business in Kenya is relatively easy, but without a work permit, it will be your Kenyan partner who exclusively operates the business.

The permit that you need would be a Class G.  requirements for this are listed below:

-Duly filled and signed Form 25 online form.

-Two copies of detailed and signed cover letter from the Company/organization, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services

-Copy of a valid national passport

-Two(2) recent passport size colored photos (for both new and renewal)

-Current Immigration status if in the country

-Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution

-Copy of any previous permit(s) and or pass (es) held

-Documentary proof of capital to be invested at least USD 100,000

-Certificate of incorporation of the company

-Memorandum of understanding

-Articles of association

-Shareholding certificate (CR 12)

-Copies of PIN certificate

-Signed audited accounts for the last one year (for renewals)

-Tax compliance certificate from KRA (for renewals)

-List of kenyans already employed (for renewals)

-Clearance letter from relevant insitutions.

-Two copies of bank statement verification form (For new cases). Click here to download the verification form.

-Provide a proof of offshore transaction receipt / slip.


The area of difficulty for many is the minimum $100,000 capital!

We are a branch of a UK company set up in Kenya which sort of investments are you looking for?