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Do business
in Kenya

Expand into East Africa’s fastest-growing economy with Commenda. From incorporating a private limited company to managing taxes, payroll, and compliance, we help you scale your Kenyan operations with confidence.

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benefits

Why choose Commenda for your company expansion in Kenya

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)

This is the most common structure for foreign and domestic businesses in Kenya, offering limited liability, flexibility, and access to local markets.

Highlights:

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

Things to consider:

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

local expert support in 70+ countries

Got questions? Schedule a call with one of our experts

Choose a convenient time to speak with our incorporation team and get the answers you need.

Logan Jackonis

Head of Services and Operations

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.

Do business
in Kenya