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Business Registration Cost Calculator

Last reviewed: 15 September 2026

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BiasharaGuide Official Kenyan Business Resource • Free & Independent

Itemized estimate of statutory registration, tax, and licensing fees for starting a business in Kenya. Based on official 2026 fee schedules.

Last reviewed: 11 October 2026 • Generated / Printed: — • Source: biasharaguide.co.ke/tools/registration-calculator/

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Business Name Registration — KES 900

Official fee: KES 800 (plus KES 100 convenience fee)

Private Limited Company — KES 10,650

Full company incorporation via eCitizen BRS. Requires CR1, CR2, CR8 forms.

Official BRS fee. Processing: 3–5 working days

KRA PIN Registration — Free

Tax registration with KRA. Required for all businesses. 100% free.

KRA PIN is free. Do not pay anyone to process it for you

Single Business Permit — KES 5,000+

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

eTIMS Registration — Free

KRA electronic tax invoice management system. Mandatory for most businesses.

Registration is free. May require a compatible POS/till system

Company official search (CR12) — estimated KES 650

An official search of company details, often requested for bank accounts or transactions.

Planning estimate: KES 650 (Government eProcedures: KES 600 + KES 50 eCitizen fee). BRS lists KES 600 and KES 650; confirm at checkout. eProcedures · BRS.

Sector-Specific Licence — KES 10,000+

Industry-specific licences (health, food, liquor, transport, etc.). Varies widely.

Typical range: KES 5,000–50,000 depending on sector

NSSF Registration — Free

Social security registration for employers. Mandatory if you have employees.

SHIF Registration (formerly NHIF) — Free

Social Health Insurance Fund registration for employers. Mandatory for employees.

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Recommended Next Steps:

Verify 2–3 proposed business names on eCitizen BRS
Gather required owner/director IDs and KRA PINs
Register for county Single Business Permit upon premises acquisition

Learn about business registration →

Educational guide, not official government quote. Actual permit fees depend on county and exact business premises.

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.

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