Company Registration in Kilimani

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We are a commercially focused firm advising entrepreneurs, corporates, investors and families across Kilimani. Every mandate is supervised by a senior advocate, and you are told at the outset who is responsible for your file.

Incorporation itself is comparatively quick through eCitizen once the name is reserved and the documents are in order. The realistic timetable is set by what follows: KRA PIN registration, bank account opening — usually the slowest step, driven by source-of-funds and beneficial ownership checks — and any sector licence. Planning around incorporation alone consistently underestimates the schedule.

A private limited company suits most trading businesses and is what investors expect. A business name is cheaper and quicker but gives no separate legal personality, so the owner is personally liable. A company limited by guarantee suits not-for-profit purposes, and a limited liability partnership suits professional practices. The choice affects liability, tax and how easily you can raise capital, so it is worth deciding deliberately.

Yes, and full foreign ownership is permitted in most sectors. The practical questions are local directorship, the registered office, satisfying bank account requirements, and whether the people running the business will need work permits. Specific sectors impose local shareholding or licensing conditions, so the answer depends on the intended activity.