Register a company in Kenya
The Business Registration Service forms — filled online, cleanly and correctly — then completed on eCitizen. No jargon, nothing stored on our servers. Simply good.
The main application: name, directors, objects and share capital.
The founding members and their shareholdings.
The natural persons who ultimately own or control the company.
Each director's residential address for the Registrar.
First, reserve your company name on eCitizen. Then prepare the forms above here. Finally, log in to eCitizen (BRS) and enter or upload the same details to file with the Registrar. For the equity, vesting and decision-making between founders, pair this with a Founders’ / Shareholders’ Agreement (coming next).
Questions
How do I register a company in Kenya?
Company registration is done online through eCitizen and the Business Registration Service (BRS). You reserve a name, then submit the registration form (CR1) with the memorandum (CR2), the beneficial-ownership register (BOF1) and directors' details. This suite helps you prepare each form correctly first, so the eCitizen step is quick.
How long does it take, and what does it cost?
With everything prepared, name reservation and registration typically take a few days on eCitizen. Government fees are paid on eCitizen; they vary with share capital. Preparing your forms here is free; a small fee applies only to download a clean PDF.
What do I need before I start?
A reserved company name, the directors' and shareholders' details (national ID/passport, KRA PIN, passport photo), the registered office address, and how the shares are split. Have these ready and the forms fill in minutes.
Does LeadAfrik file the company for me?
This suite prepares the official forms cleanly and correctly and keeps your details private on your own device. The filing itself is completed by you on eCitizen — we make that step fast and error-free.