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Registration & Legal

Business registration, permits, licences — the paperwork done right.

Tax & KRA

iTax filing, eTIMS, KRA PIN, and staying compliant without the headache.

Finance & Banking

Loans, bank accounts, M-Pesa, Saccos — unlock capital for your business.

Business Growth

Tenders, marketing, scaling strategies that actually work.

Latest Guides

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Business Growth

What Kenyan entrepreneurs should know before applying for a business grant

28 October 2026 · 23 min read

NYOTA, TEF and WIDU: compare eligibility, funding, matching contributions, application windows and the work a grant requires.
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Finance & Banking

CRB in Kenya: How to Check Your Credit Record, Clear a Listing and Build Your Score

28 October 2026 · 14 min read

Learn what Kenya’s credit reference bureaus record, how to get your report and what to do if a listing is wrong.
A print-shop owner calls a customer while checking an invoice with KES 14,000 outstanding.
Business Growth

How to Get Paid in Kenya: Invoicing, Debt Recovery and the Small Claims Court

28 October 2026 · 14 min read

Build a clear invoice trail, follow up overdue accounts and choose an appropriate recovery route, including Small Claims Court.
An open bound sales ledger with handwritten entries, a calculator and labelled sales, purchases and payroll files at an unoccupied shop counter.
Finance & Banking

Keeping Business Records in Kenya That Survive a KRA Audit

28 October 2026 · 12 min read

Keep the records that support each transaction, meet KRA’s retention rules and prepare for a records request or audit.
Viewed from behind the readers, a business owner and tax adviser examine an objection letter and supporting records facing their seats.
Tax & KRA

Objecting to a KRA Assessment in Kenya: The Objection and Appeal Route

28 October 2026 · 12 min read

Understand the objection deadline, what makes a valid filing, what KRA must decide and how to appeal.
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Registration & Legal

Registering a Trademark in Kenya: The KIPI Process, the Fees and What It Protects

28 October 2026 · 12 min read

Learn how KIPI’s trademark process works, what searches and fees to expect, and what registration protects.

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Interactive Tools

Practical calculators and checklists to help you navigate business compliance.

Registration Cost Calculator

Estimate total costs for registering your business.

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SME Compliance Checklist

Track your registration, tax, and operational compliance.

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PAYE Calculator

Estimate monthly PAYE on employment income using current KRA bands and relief.

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