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📋 Business Registration Cost Calculator

Select the registrations and permits your business needs. We'll calculate the estimated total cost.

Register a business name via eCitizen BRS. For sole proprietors and partnerships.
Official fee: KES 800 (plus KES 100 convenience fee)
Full company incorporation via eCitizen BRS. Requires CR1, CR2, CR8 forms.
Official BRS fee. Processing: 3–5 working days
Tax registration with KRA. Required for all businesses. 100% free.
KRA PIN is free. Do not pay anyone to process it for you
Annual county government permit. Cost varies by county, location, and business type.
Low-end estimate (small shop). Can go up to KES 75,000+ for larger businesses
KRA electronic tax invoice management system. Mandatory for most businesses.
Registration is free. May require a compatible POS/till system
Certificate of official search/company details. Often needed for bank accounts.
Fee per search from BRS Companies Registry
Industry-specific licences (health, food, liquor, transport, etc.). Varies widely.
Typical range: KES 5,000–50,000 depending on sector
Social security registration for employers. Mandatory if you have employees.
Social Health Insurance Fund registration for employers. Mandatory for employees.

💰 Estimated Total

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Fees may change. Always verify with the issuing authority.

⚠️ Disclaimer: These figures are estimates based on official BRS, KRA, and county government fee schedules as of 2026. actual costs may vary. Always verify current fees with the relevant authority (BRS, KRA, County Government) before making payments.