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What is the company registry in Kenya?
Kenya Registrar General
Business Registration Service (BRS)
Sheria House, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 30031-00100, Harembee Av., Nairobi, Kenya
About Kenya
The Kenya Companies Registry is located in Nairobi and was founded in 2007.
Kenya officially the Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. The main language of Kenya is Swahili which is spoken by 90% of the population with other language such as English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES). The population of Kenya is over 52.43 million.
Kenya Economy
The Real GDP in Kenya is in the region of $314.491 billion with a GDP per capita of $5,700. Kenya economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Kenya are tea, cut flowers, garments, gold, tropical fruits.
Main Trading Partners of Kenya
The leading export and import partners for Kenya are:
Exports: Uganda 10%, USA 10%, UAE 8%, Netherlands 8%, Pakistan 6%
Imports: China 22%, UAE 14%, India 10%, Saudi Arabia 5%, Malaysia 4%
Kenya Certificate of Incorporation
The Kenya Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Kenya Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Kenya company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Kenya register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Kenya customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Kenya Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Kenya the relevant laws are:
The Business Registration Service Act 2015
What information is free to view at Kenya Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Kenya the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Kenya Business Name Search and Reservation
Kenya Business Name Registration
Kenya Private Limited Company Registration
Kenya Public Limited Company Registration
Kenya Limited Liability Partnership Registration
Kenya Official Search
Kenya CR12 List
Do you need to register / sign up at the Kenya Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Kenya register to order, obtain and download registered documents..
Number of Registered Companies in Kenya
There are over 1,000,000 companies registered in Kenya.
Types of Companies in Kenya
Businesses in Kenya can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Kenya Business Name or Sole Proprietorship
Kenya Private Limited by Shares
Kenya Branch – Foreign Company
Kenya Limited Liability Partnership
Kenya Limited by Guarantee
Other Kenya Company Registry Services
Kenya Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Kenya Document Authentication Check
The Official Receiver in Insolvency
The Collateral Registry (MPSR)
The Hire Purchase Registry
Can you order a Kenya Apostille Certificate?
No, Kenya has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Kenya has not agreed to this Kenya company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Kenya Company Registry?
The Kenya Company Register is in English language.
Kenya Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Kenya has 56 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 31 consulates and four other representations.
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, hosts 94 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 43 consulates and another two representations located in Kenya.
Kenya Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Kenya. Our local partner is based in Nairobi which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Kenya including Thika, Eldoret and Mombasa. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Kenya Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Kenya from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Kenya Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2018)
Kenya Standard & Poors rating: B+ (first obtained in 2010)
Kenya Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Kenya Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Kenya.
Kenya Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Kenya. Our specialist Kenya skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Kenya Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Kenya Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Kenya. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Kenya Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Kenya?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Kenya?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Kenya?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.