Forming a Company in Kenya From Outside Kenya has Never Been Easier

Top Rated in Kenya

Over 5,000 companies formed with 99% satisfaction rate

Non-Resident Packages

Our broad knowledge of Kenya's business scene will be of use to you

24/7 Customer Support

We are always available for you whether on phone, WhatsApp, Online Chat or email

Why go for second best?

Your New Company deserves the absolute best!

Our Core Company Services

Company Formation

Our core area of expertise is formation of companies in Kenya. We know a lot about business registration and we continue to gather more knowledge with each passing day as we help our customers who can be non-residents or residents.

BUSINESS PERMITS

For those companies that plan on having physical offices in Kenya, one of the permits that they are required obtain is the business permit normally issued by a local county government. Upon request by our clients, we can get the permit on their behalf.

REGISTERED OFFICE

Majority of our non-resident customers normally operate remotely meaning they lack physical offices in Kenya. Since all companies are required by the law to have an office address in Kenya, we provide them with an address they can use.

Company RETURNS

One of the statutory requirements for companies in Kenya is filing of Annual Company Returns. To protect companies that we’ve been part of since their registration from attracting unnecessary penalties, we file the returns on their behalf.

WORK PERMIT

Introduced due to demand by our non-resident customers who were satisfied with our company registration service and didn’t want to involve another agency. Work permits are a challenge to get in Kenya but we have a success rate of 85%.

ACCOUNTING & TAX

Accounting and Taxation services are offered by our sister company, Bizna Consult. The need for the service arose after we noticed that majority of our non-resident customers required assistance with Kenya taxation and accounting procedures.

VARIETY

Choose a company structure that suits your needs

Private Limited Company

This is by far the most popular type of company among those forming up new companies in Kenya. Most people refer to is as Limited company while others know it as Limited Liability Company (LLC). Once registered, it becomes a distinct legal entity to its shareholders and directors meaning that the company is an individual in its own right. Shareholders are not wholly responsible for debts incurred by the company.

Limited Liability Partnership

A Limited liability partnership (LLP) combines the flexibility of a general partnership with the limited liability of a limited company. It can be set up by two or more members – either a person or a company – who jointly own and control the business. The personal assets of the partners are protected and their liability is limited to the amount they have invested in the business and any personal guarantees given when raising loans.

Company Limited by Guarantee

A Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) is similar to a standard limited company with the major difference being that it has guarantors instead of shareholders. It is primarily used for non-profit activities since it is not permitted to disburse any dividends.

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How it Works

Conduct Name Search

The first step when forming a company is always checking whether your proposed company name is available or not. This process is called name search and it takes less than 10 Minutes.

Provide Information

After we confirm that your preferred name is available, you’ll share with us all the requirements that we will have requested for through email or WhatsApp.

Process Payment

After we confirm that we have all the information we need to form your company, we will send an invoice for you to process. Once the money is credited into our account, we will lodge the application for formation of your company with the companies registrar.

Incorporation Certificate

After about 3-5 working days, the company will be ready and we will share all the documents you’ll need to run the company which are; Certificate of Incorporation, CR-1, CR-2, CR-8 and CR-12 documents.

Choose the perfect plan

Feel free to contact us should you need any assistance picking the right package.

$350

BRONZE

$500

SILVER

$1,000

GOLD

Name Search
Registration certificate
Articles of Association
Legal addresses
Tax Registration*
Bank Account
Compliance reminders

Frequently asked questions

What is needed from me?

Once you’ve contacted us requesting us to assist you with the process of setting up a company in Kenya, we will send an email to you with all the information we will need from you to assist you. Since the requirements are mainly about you and your business, it’s possible to gather the information we will request for in about 30 minutes.

Are there any hidden costs?

All our business practices are guided by transparency, honesty and trust. Therefore, all our packages are advertised with the actual/final fees that should be paid. The fees quoted on our packages is inclusive of government fees, tax and our service fees.

The only exception would be when you request for an extra service that is not part of the package.

How many shares do I have to issue?

If your preferred type of business that you want to form is a limited company, you will be required to have at least one shareholder and also a minimum of one share. There’s no limit to the number of shares that the company can issue.

How long does it take?

Once you’ve provided us with all the information needed to lodge an application, we will take a maximum of 5 working days to get the company formed.

Can I setup a company on my own?

Yes. Kenya recently changed the laws that govern formation of companies and made it possible to have Limited companies that are owned and run by a single director making that person the sole director and shareholder of the company.

Do I have to visit Kenya to form my company as a foreigner?

No. Using our online company formation service for non-residents/foreigners, you can register a company in Kenya without visiting the country.

If you have any other question you’d like answers on before engaging us, feel free to Contact Us

Are you ready to register your company today?

Order online or if you would like to set up your company by telephone, please call +254 703 281427.

Selected Client Testimonials

"Great services. I personally use them a lot as I am a non-Kenya resident and they are very very convenient for me. Also Edwin was very kind and helpful with me. I recommend this service to every one who want to start any kind of business."

Sarah

United Kindgom

"Despite being on a weekend, I received all the assistance I needed from Edwin and his team"

Eric

United States

"Great customer service from Mary who was very efficient in her responses and replied in a timely manner to each query. all queries sorted and dealt with effectively by Mary."

Chen

China

"Hodari Ventures was brilliant... I got stuck half way through forming my company and the agency helped me all the way to completion of my company I am very great full for your help."

David

South Africa