Registration of a company in Kenya was once a difficult and complicated process. Fortunately, in recent years, the Kenyan Government has stepped in and streamlined the registration process whether you’re a Kenyan citizen or a foreign business owner looking to open your business in Kenya, the process can take the better part of a month. You can now apply for a Certified Copy of the Business Registration Certificate online in case you have lost your original certificate or you need a certified copy.
Documents required when applying for a certified copy of the Business Registration Certificate:
- An eCitizen account
- Name of the business registration
- A request letter
- Your business registration number.
How to Get a Certified Copy of the Company Registration
- Log in to your e-Citizen account.
- Click on the Business Registration icon.
- Click on Make Application.
- On the new page that opens, scroll down to the bottom of the page and select manual service.
- Click on Manual Application.
- On the process type, select Certified Copy.
- Indicate the Company type which can either be a limited liability partnership, private and public companies, a company limited by guarantee, a foreign company, or a business name registration.
- Enter the Registration Name and Number then click Next.
- Upload the Request Letter and Click Complete.
Quick Note: After the above stage, your application will go through the verification stage, once it has been verified you will be provided with the payment invoice. The fee to get a Certified Copy of your business registration certificate is Ksh. 250. The payment options available are Mpesa, Debit/Credit, Prepaid Card, Airtel Money, and E-Agent. After your payment has been approved, print the payment invoice and present it at the collection desk and collect your Certified copy from the Registrar’s office.