🏢 Company Registration 

Register your company the right way — with expert guidance and proper documentation.

We assist with:

• Public Limited Companies

• Private Limited Companies

• Limited Liability Partnerships

• Companies Limited by Guarantee

• Foreign Companies

Requirements:

• KRA PINs for directors

• 3 proposed company names

• ID/Passport copies

• Passport photos

• Physical, postal, and residential addresses

• Valid phone numbers and email addresses

🪪 Business Name Registration

Perfect for startups and sole proprietors.

Requirements:

• KRA PIN

• 3 proposed business names

• ID and passport photo

• Business and residential addresses

• Nature of business

Name Search

Factors to Consider When Choosing Name of a Company

The name of your company is very important. It is the first impression to your buyers, suppliers and stakeholders. It should, therefore, be relevant, suggestive and attractive.

Short & Simple
The name should be concise and not be too long.

Meaningful
The name of your company should be related to your business. It should fit the company’s branding.

Unique
Name of your company should not be same or identical to an existing company or trademark.

Should Not Be Illegal / Offensive
The name of your company should not be against law. It should not be abusive or against the customs and beliefs of any religion.

Company Registration

Public Limited Company, Company Limited by Guarantee, Branch Registration, Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership, Conversion of Business Name to Limited Company

(a) Public Limited Company
Its articles allow its members their shares in the company and its articles do not prohibit invitations to the public to subscribe for share or debentures of the company.

(b) Company Limited by Guarantee
The liability of its members is limited by its memorandum to an amount which the members have undertaken to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of its being wound up.

(c) Private Limited Company
A company limited by shares if the liability of its members is limited by the memorandum to the amount, if any, unpaid on the shares respectively held by them.

(d) Limited Liability Partnership
It is referred to as LLP — a unique form of business association that combines elements of a company with those of a partnership.

(e) Foreign Company
A foreign corporation is a term used to refer to an existing corporation that is registered to do business in a state other than where it was originally incorporated.

(f) Business Name
It is the simplest business form under which one can operate a business. The Business Name is not a legal entity. It simply refers to a person who owns the business and is personally responsible for its debts.

Advantages of Private Limited Company

There are multiple reasons to choose a private limited company:
• Preferred by banks & investors
• Easy to allocate and redistribute shares to investors or other directors
• Separate legal entity
• Offers the flexibility of a partnership firm and the advantages of a Public Ltd Company
• Easy to register, manage & run
• Easy to dissolve or wind-up

Choose Private Limited Company Registration Because:

• It is flexible and has limited liability.
• Greater capital contribution and greater stability.
• Possibility to grow big and expand.

Procedure for Company Registration

• Complete Our Simple Form

• Verification and Name Search Approval

• Obtain Forms for Signature from Us

• Document Submission

• Your Work Is Completed

• Congratulations!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it necessary to have 2 directors for Private Limited Company Registration?
No, you need a minimum of one director for a private limited company. The maximum members can be fifty-two. If you are the sole owner, you can register as a One Person Company.

2. Who can be a member in Private Limited Company?
Any individual/organization can become a member of the private limited company including foreigners. However, the individual must be 18+ and above in terms of age.

3. For incorporation of private limited company do I have to be present in person?
The entire procedure does not need any client to be present at our office or any other office for incorporation. A soft copy of documents will be sent via mail.

4. Are there any other payments to be made for incorporation certificate in addition to fee paid at the time of registration?
There is absolutely no other payment. Our charges are inclusive of everything. We will send you an invoice with no hidden charges.

5. What is the time taken in forming a Private Limited Company?
Incorporation of a Private Limited Company takes within 3–7 days after the delivery of signed documents to our offices. The time taken also depends on relevant documents provided by the applicant and speed of approvals from government. To ensure speedy registration, please pick a unique name for the proposed Company and make sure you have all the required documents prior to starting the registration process.

6. Can Foreign Nationals become a Director in Private Limited Company?
Yes, a Foreign National can become a Director in a Private Limited Company. They can be a majority shareholder in the company. But, at least one Director on the Board of Directors must be a Kenyan Resident for ease of Company KRA PIN and bank account opening.

7. What is the minimum capital required for forming a Private Limited Company?
You need to start the company with a minimum capital of Rs. 100,000. However, you need not pay this amount to the bank. You can also show that the capital has been utilised as the pre-incorporation expenses of the startups e.g., private limited registration expenses. You can also show this capital has been infused in form of assets such as computers etc.

8. Do I need a proper office address to start a company?
No, you don’t need a proper office. You can even register your company at your residential address. It is perfectly legal to start the company at your home or in your garage.

9. What if I have only one director for my Private Limited Company?
Well, you can get someone from your family or friend circle as the second director and give them marginal share, e.g., 0.01%. You also have the option to register a One Person Company.

10. Why a Private Limited Company is called a separate Legal Entity?
A company is a legal entity and a different person established under the Company Act 2015. A company is treated as a different person which can own property and have creditors or debts. The members (Shareholders/Directors) of a company will have no liability to creditors of a company in case the company is unable to pay the debts.

11. Can a Salaried Working Person also become a Director of a Private Limited Company?
Yes, you as a salaried person can become the director in a private limited, LLP or LLC private limited company. You need to check your employment agreement if that allows for such provisions. In most cases, employers are comfortable with the fact that their employee is a director in another company.

Download Business Registration Form Here