BRS · KRA · NSSF · NHIF · NITA

Business Registration
& Entity Formation

From name reservation to your first KRA PIN ’ we handle every registration, filing, and licence so your business launches on a solid legal foundation.

Start Right. Start Complete.

A Business Properly Formed
Protects Everything You Build.

Many Kenyan businesses operate for years with incomplete registrations ’ missing a statutory deduction number here, an operating licence there ’ without realising the legal and financial exposure this creates. When KRA audits, when a contract demands certificates of compliance, or when a dispute reaches court, those gaps become very expensive.

Brezoid handles the complete formation and registration lifecycle for every type of legal entity operating in Kenya ’ from the straightforward limited company to the complex multi-tier NGO structure. We know every requirement, every form, every government portal, and every common delay ’ so you don't have to.

We also advise on the optimal entity structure before you register ’ because the choice between a limited company, LLP, or branch office has significant tax, liability, and governance implications that are much easier to get right at the start than to correct later.

Service Facts

Limited company fromKES 12,000
NGO formation fromKES 35,000
Typical timeline5“15 business days
Govt fees included?Quoted separately
Ongoing complianceAvailable
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Entity Types We Register

Every Legal Structure,
Handled End-to-End

Private Limited Company

The most common structure for Kenyan businesses ’ limited liability, clear share ownership, and full corporate recognition under the Companies Act 2015.

  • BRS name search & reservation
  • Memorandum & Articles of Association
  • Director & shareholder registration
  • KRA PIN, VAT & PAYE registration
  • NSSF, NHIF & NITA registration
From KES 12,000

Public Limited Company & Branch Office

For listed or listing companies and foreign entities establishing a Kenyan presence ’ including foreign company branch registration under the Companies Act.

  • CMA and NSE liaison where required
  • Foreign company branch registration
  • Representative office setup
  • Resident director requirements
  • Annual return compliance
From KES 25,000

NGO, Foundation & Trust

Full NGO Board registration, trust deed drafting, and foundation setup ’ including tax exemption applications and donor-sector compliance structures.

  • NGO Co-ordination Board registration
  • Trust deed preparation & stamping
  • Tax exemption certificate application
  • Constitution & governance documents
  • Annual returns & compliance
From KES 35,000

Partnership & LLP

General partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships registered and structured with proper partnership agreements covering profit sharing, exit provisions, and dispute resolution.

  • Business Names Act registration
  • Partnership agreement drafting
  • LLP formation under the LLP Act
  • Partner KRA & statutory registrations
  • Annual compliance calendar
From KES 8,000
How It Works

Company Formation
Step by Step

01

Structure Advisory

We advise on the optimal entity type for your business model, ownership structure, and tax position ’ before any filing begins.

02

Name Search & Reservation

Business Registration Service (BRS) name search, availability confirmation, and formal name reservation within 24 hours.

03

Document Preparation

Memorandum and Articles of Association drafted, directors and shareholders identified, and all statutory forms prepared for filing.

04

BRS Filing & Certificate

Online BRS submission with full payment of government fees. Certificate of Incorporation typically issued within 3“5 business days.

05

Statutory Registrations

KRA PIN, VAT (where applicable), NSSF, NHIF, and NITA registrations completed simultaneously ’ no waiting, no chasing portals.

06

Handover & Compliance Calendar

All certificates, PIN credentials, and a full statutory compliance calendar delivered ’ with an option to retain us for ongoing compliance.

Full Registration Checklist

Everything Your
Business Needs to Operate

Certificate of Incorporation

Official BRS certificate confirming legal entity status.

Memorandum & Articles of Association

Stamped constitutional documents with share structure and governance rules.

KRA PIN Certificate

Company and director KRA PINs with iTax portal access credentials.

VAT Certificate (where applicable)

KRA VAT registration where turnover exceeds KES 5M per annum threshold.

NSSF Employer Certificate

Employer number for mandatory National Social Security Fund contributions.

NHIF Employer Registration

National Health Insurance Fund employer registration for employee contributions.

NITA Levy Registration

National Industrial Training Authority employer levy registration.

Business Permit (County)

Annual single business permit application to the relevant County Government.

Compliance Calendar & Handover Pack

Full annual compliance schedule ’ every deadline, every filing, every renewal date.

Tax Agency

Ongoing KRA compliance after registration.

Bookkeeping

Proper books from day one of trading.

Tax Advisory

Structure your entity for tax efficiency.

Start Your Business on Solid Ground

Get a complete formation quote ’ including all government fees ’ in 4 hours. We'll have your entity registered and trading-ready.

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