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Who is the registrar of companies in Kenya?

Who is the registrar of companies in Kenya?

Ms Carol Musyoka has been appointed to head the board and will work with Michael Mugasa, Shallah Sheikh, Irene Wamakau and Ben Gaithuma as directors for three years. The service will be headed by the registrar-general who will be responsible for the overall operations of the entity and its staff.

How do I check if a company is registered in Kenya?

How to Do a Back Ground Check for a Registered Company In Kenya

  1. Search for E Citizen on Google and Log In using your credentials and then Click on to the Business Registration Service Link.
  2. Click on Make Application.
  3. Use the Company Name or Company registration Number to Search in the Space Provided.

How much is registering a company in Kenya?

Service Offered Fees Document Issued
Registration of Business name Kshs 950 Certificate of Incorporation
Limited Liability Partnership Kshs 25000 Certificate of Incorporation
Private Limited Company Kshs 10650 Certificate of Incorporation
Public Limited Company Kshs 10650 Certificate of Incorporation

What is required to register a company in Kenya?

To register a company in Kenya you shall require the following information and documents.

  1. Proposed company names for name search approval.
  2. Objectives of the Company.
  3. Names of the shareholders in Full.
  4. Names of the Directors in full if different from the shareholders.
  5. Contact information of the directors / shareholders.

How do I check if my company is registered?

Steps to Check Company Registration Status

  1. Step 1: Go to the MCA website.
  2. Step 2: Go to the ‘MCA Services’ tab. In the drop-down click on ‘View Company/LLP Master Data’.
  3. Step 3: Enter the companies CIN. Enter the captcha code. Click on ‘Submit’.

How do I update my bo status?

Visit eCitizen portal and login or register: ecitizen.go.ke….

  1. Click on View.
  2. Then at the top menu, click maintain a company.
  3. Click on Beneficial Owners Tab on the left.
  4. Then on the right click Change Particulars (Change of Officials)
  5. Then Click Update BO (Beneficial Ownership) Tab.

How long it takes to register a company?

The new changes brought about by the MCA have made it easy to register companies of any nature with the government. Provided that you have all your documents in place, it can take anywhere between 10 – 15 days to register your company formally.

Can one person register a limited company?

Currently, to register a limited company, you require a minimum of 2 directors. Samuel Chepkong’a, Chairman – Justice & Legal Affairs Committee, you can now register a company as an individual as single director. You do not need to look for a partner to register the company.

How do I register my private company?

How to register a private company

  1. A Notice of Incorporation form CoR14.
  2. An Initial Directors form CoR14.
  3. A Company Appointments form CoR14.
  4. A Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) form CoR15.
  5. A Confirmation Notice of Name Reservation form CoR9.
  6. Certified identity copies of the incorporator and director(s).

How to register a business name online in Kenya?

Log into your eCitizen portal. Go to the eCitizen portal and key in your username/email and password.

  • Submit your business name. Submit your name through the Office of The Attorney General and Department of Justice.
  • Payment procedure. The step involves making payments for the application.
  • Get confirmation of name registration.
  • How do you find your business registration number?

    You can find your company registration number in several places: On the company’s certificate of incorporation. The company name and company number are both shown on the incorporation certificate issued by Companies House. Emails or other correspondence from your company formation agent or accountant.

    How do I register a business online?

    Visit your state’s commerce or business department website (See Resources). Choose the option to “Register a New Business” or similar. Many states have an online application tool while others require you to download and print an application to fill out by hand.

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    Ruth Doyle