Policy & Compliance Guidance

1) Company & Tax Registration

1. Reserve and register your company with the Business Registration Service (BRS) through the eCitizen portal.
2. Obtain Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN, register for VAT, and set up iTax accounts.
3. Provide a clear tax-compliance roadmap for corporate income tax and quarterly obligations.

2) Sector-Specific Licences & County Permits

1. Identify and secure required licences such as Single Business Permit, trade licences, or industry-specific certifications (for example: manufacturing, health, ICT).
2. Coordinate county approvals, inspections, and renewals to avoid last-minute penalties.

3) Labour Law & Employment Compliance

1. Register as an employer with NSSF and NHIF and set up PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn) deductions.
2. Draft employment contracts and HR policies that meet the Kenya Employment Act standards.
3. Guide you on workplace safety, employee benefits, and annual statutory returns.

4) Immigration & Expatriate Permits

1. Prepare and submit work permit applications through the eFNS immigration portal.
2. Advise on the right permit class, supporting documents, and renewal schedules.

5) Ongoing Regulatory Advisory

1. Monitor changes in legislation, tax rules, and county bylaws that could impact your operations.
2. Provide quarterly compliance health checks and risk assessments.

6) Governance & Risk Management

1. Help you establish internal controls and corporate governance practices.
2. Conduct compliance training for management and key staff.

1. Assessment – We review your business model and identify all relevant legal and regulatory obligations.
2. Action Plan – We create a custom compliance checklist with timelines and responsible parties.
3. Execution – We manage registrations, filings, and interactions with government agencies on your behalf.
4. Monitoring – We provide scheduled reviews and alerts to keep you compliant as laws evolve.

Q: How long does company registration take?
Typically 5–10 working days if documentation is complete and name reservation is approved.

Q: Is a local director required?
Kenya allows foreign-owned companies; however, at least one director’s details (local or foreign) and a registered Kenyan office address are required.

Q: What are the main employer obligations?
Registration with KRA, NSSF, NHIF, and timely remittance of PAYE, pension, and health contributions.