Stage 1 · Foundation

Start a Business in Kenya

Entity registration, BRS name approval, business KRA PIN, bank opening, and initial capital planning.

1. Start a Business 2. Build a Business 3. Grow a Business 4. Scale a Business

Stage Checklist

Essential Milestones to Complete in Stage 1

Do not skip steps. Completing these operational pillars prevents expensive legal traps and tax penalties down the road.

1 Choose legal structure: Sole Proprietorship vs Private Limited Company (Ltd)
2 Check business name against official BRS rejection criteria
3 Register on eCitizen BRS and download official Certificate & CR12
4 Acquire business KRA PIN and register for appropriate tax obligations
5 Open dedicated business bank account and M-PESA Buy Goods Till
6 Obtain county Single Business Permit (SBP) for your operational location

Core Topic Guides

Foundational Knowledge Modules

Topic Module

Registration and licences

BRS, the county Single Business Permit, sector approvals. One clear map across the portals that assume you know the others.

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Practical Playbooks

Step-by-Step Guides for Stage 1

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Playbook

How to register a business in Kenya: structures, costs and the order to do it in

Registering a business in Kenya runs on eCitizen through the BRS. Here are the structures, the real fees, and the exact order to do things in, from name search to KRA PIN to county permit.

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