Documents You Need When Registering a Company in Kenya
Last updated 2026-06-01 · Sky-Tech Cyberspace
Having the right documents ready before you start can make company incorporation much faster. Here's a general checklist for registering a private limited company in Kenya.
Documents typically required
- •National ID or passport for each director and shareholder
- •KRA PIN for each director and shareholder
- •Passport-size photos, where required
- •Proposed company name options
- •Details of share allocation among shareholders
- •A registered office/postal address for the company
Forms involved
- •CR1 – Application for registration of a company
- •CR2 – Memorandum of a company having share capital
- •CR8 – Notification of directors' residential address
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one person register a limited company alone?+
Yes, Kenyan law allows a single person to register and be the sole director and shareholder of a limited company.
Do I need a physical office address to register a company?+
You need a registered address for official correspondence, which does not always have to be a commercial office space.
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