REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF LIMITED COMPANIES (CAP 486 LAWS OF KENYA ) - Proposed name must be reserved pending registration (Name can only be reserved for thirty days). Application for reservation should be made in writing and be accompanied with the requisite fee.
- Documents for incorporation of company (i.e. memorandum and Articles of Association) should be drawn by a lawyer, who should submit the same to the Registry together with the prescribed forms and fees. These forms are obtainable at the Registry.
- All companies must appoint a qualified certified public secretary as company secretary
- Certificate of Incorporation is processed within 7(seven) days of presentation of PROPERLY completed forms.
- Refusal of registration is communicated in writing to the applicant.
NOTE: A registered company MUST forthwith comply with the requirements of the Companies Act, e.g. filing of Annual Returns. REGISTRATION FORMS Private Companies Public Companies : In addition to the above Forms, Public Companies must also submit - Form 209 - Consent to act as Director of a company.
- Form 210 - List of persons who have consented to act as directors.
- Form 212 - Declaration that the provisions of sec. 111(2) b have been complied with Statement in lieu of prospectus.
FOREIGN COMPANIES : Required Documents - Certified copies of foreign companies memorandum and Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation duly certified by a Notary Public.
- Form 236 - List of documents delivered for registration by a company incorporated outside Kenya.
- Form 237 - List and particulars of the directors and secretary of a company incorporated outside Kenya.
- Form 238 – List of names and addresses of the persons resident in Kenya authorized to receive service on behalf of a company incorporated outside Kenya.
- Form 250 - Notice of situation of registered or principal office or change therein of a company incorporated outside Kenya.
FEE SCHEDULE. ITEM | FEE | COMMENTS | Registration of companies | Fees is dependent on the nominal share capital of the company(fees assessment can be obtained from the cashiers) | | Filing any form required to be filed with the Registrar under the relevant Act | 200/= | N/B Default fee is payable if such form is not lodged within the prescribed period. | Registration of charges | 600/= | | Registration of debentures | 600/= | | Filing of Annual Return | 400/= | N/B Default fee is payable if return is not filed within the prescribed period | Official search | 600/= | | Filing of Resolution | 1,100/= | N/B Default fee is payable if Resolution is not filed within the prescribed period. | Foreign Companies | 6800/= | | |
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