Business registration in Kenya and Uganda

We register your business with BRS in Kenya or URSB in Uganda, keep you updated at every step, and store your certificates in a secure client login.

What we register

Business names for sole proprietors and partnerships
Private companies limited by shares
Companies limited by guarantee, often used by non-profits
Public companies
Limited liability partnerships in Kenya
Foreign companies opening a branch in Kenya or Uganda, including Kenyan companies expanding to Uganda and Ugandan companies expanding to Kenya

After registration

We can also look after your company's ongoing obligations in either country so it stays in good standing:

Filing annual returns
Beneficial ownership information filings
Changing directors, shareholders, company name or registered office
Increasing share capital and issuing shares
Trademark registration for your business name and logo

What you will need

Requirements differ by country and type of business. For most registrations we ask for the following, and we confirm the full list for your case when you contact us.

Kenya, with BRS

Two or three proposed names, in order of preference
National ID for each Kenyan director and shareholder, or passport for foreign nationals
KRA PIN for each director and shareholder
Email address and phone number for each person
Physical and postal address of the business
Share split between shareholders, for companies

Uganda, with URSB

Two or three proposed names, in order of preference
National ID for each Ugandan director and shareholder, or passport for foreign nationals
Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) from URA, where available
Email address and phone number for each person
Physical address of the business
Share split between shareholders, for companies

How the process works

The stages are the same in both countries. You can see which stage your application has reached on our online tracker, any time.

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Name search & reservationWe check that your proposed name is available and reserve it with BRS or URSB.
Documents receivedYou send us IDs and details, and sign the documents we prepare.
Filed with the RegistrarWe lodge the application, through eCitizen in Kenya or URSB's online system in Uganda, and pay the fees on your behalf.
Under review by the RegistrarThe Registrar examines the application. If they raise a query, we deal with it.
RegisteredThe Registrar approves the application and issues the registration number.
Certificate readyYour certificate and documents are uploaded to your client login.
Handed overWe hand over the originals and explain your next compliance steps.