Do business in
Kenya
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Benefits
Why choose Commenda for your company expansion in Kenya
We make doing business in Kenya simple, from company formation to ongoing tax and labor compliance.
Incorporate your Kenyan company
Register your Private Limited Company (Ltd) with Kenya’s Business Registration Service (BRS), including eCitizen setup, shareholder agreements, and PIN registration.
Stay compliant with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
We manage your income tax filings, VAT compliance, and annual return obligations with the KRA and the Companies Registry.
Built for cross-border business
We help automate filings and compliance tasks, keeping your business up to date with GST, corporate tax, and everything in between.
Entity Types
Choose the right business structure for your company
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
- Limited liability for shareholders
- 100% foreign ownership allowed (no local director required, but local company secretary and registered office mandatory)
- Minimum 1 director and 1 shareholder
- Must be registered on the eCitizen portal
- Requires registration for KRA PIN and business permit
- Annual filings with Registrar and KRA mandatory
- Company registration on eCitizen portal
- Name reservation, Memorandum & Articles of Association
- KRA PIN application and tax registration
- NSSF and NHIF registration
- Business permit (optional)
- Professional address and company secretary support (optional)
- Bank account opening support
- Access to accounting and legal experts
Got questions? Schedule a call with one of our experts
Choose a convenient time to chat with our incorporation experts and get the answers you need to take the next step.
Download your free Pre-Incorporation checklist
We’ve put together all of the documents and details you need to figure out before you open a company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya is one of Africa’s fastest-growing tech hubs, offering a strategic gateway to East and Central Africa. With a youthful, tech-savvy population, expanding infrastructure, and business-friendly policies, Kenya attracts startups, fintechs, and global service providers. The country allows 100% foreign ownership, has no minimum capital requirement for private companies, and operates under a common law system influenced by English legal tradition.
Commenda manages the entire incorporation process by preparing legal documents, liaising with Kenyan authorities, assisting with company PIN registration, shareholder resolutions, and supporting bank account setup. We also provide compliance support after incorporation.
Post-incorporation, companies must maintain annual financial records, file audited statements, submit annual returns, and comply with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) obligations. If hiring locally, labor and social security compliance also apply. Commenda supports clients in managing these ongoing duties.
Incorporating in Kenya typically takes 2 to 3 weeks, depending on how quickly documentation is collected and appointments are processed. Commenda ensures a smooth timeline by coordinating closely with government registries and local partners.
