BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION IN KENYA
Most people don’t know the difference between a company and a business name.
A business name is registered with
the less paperwork than a company but the most similarities between the two is
that you start with a name reservation.
You can use it to obtain a
necessary approvals from the county governments and also apply for tenders
advertised by the government.
You can register your shops, schools,
saloon, bookshop, hardware, electronics shop, pharmacy, consultancy and also a
hotel under business name .
You can be the sole proptier or
have a partners but not to exceed more than 20 people.
Here is the process of registering
a business name;
NAME SEARCH.
You can come up with three names
that you prefer for your business.
Download the form of business name
reservation for the attorney general website.
Go to any Huduma centre, make the
payments and reserve the name.
The name is reserved for 30 days
FILL THE BN2
This is the form that show the
particular of the business.
You have to list the following;
Ø The
location
Ø Postal
address
Ø The
names of the pope tier and all of his partners.
Ø The
age and nationality of the same.
Ø Nature
of business.
APPROVAL
This is mainly done at any Huduma
centre where they look if you have the following documents are the one that
they must be attached when going for the approvals;
Ø The
business name reservation.
Ø A
filled BN2 FORM
Ø A
copy of KRA PIN
Ø A
copy of the I.D
Ø Two
passport photos
If you have the necessary
documents the official are going to endorse your documents as ‘’approved’’.
PAYMENTS.
This are done once you get the
approvals.
You will be issued with a receipt
that will be used to collect the business name certificate when it’s ready.
**In case your business is
offering any professional services you must attach the relevant professional certificates
when submitting your application. **
If you don’t have the time we can
help you to register your business in a quick and reliable manner.
We also help you to get professional
business cards, business logo, create and manage a Facebook and twitter page
for your business
Get in touch with us through info@keraf.co.ke or text/WhatsApp/call
0701816401 to get a free quotation.
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