Foreign company registration in Kenya

B& I East Africa, provides you with a reliable Foreign company registration service in Kenya. A foreign company is a company registered in a foreign jurisdiction seeking to register the same company in Kenya and getting a Certificate of compliance to conduct its business in Kenya.

Foreign company registration enables a foreign entity to maintain its original corporate identity, structure and legal status as is in the foreign jurisdiction in Kenya and to acquire legal status to trade locally.

At B&I East Africa, we process your Foreign company registration applications.

How to register a Foreign company in Kenya.

The proceedure for registration of a foreign company in Kenya is as follows.

  1. Name reservation - To verify if the proposed foreign company name is available for registration in Kenya.
  2. Execution of forms FC1, FC2, FC3 and FC4
  3. Appointment of Local representative.
  4. Registration and issuance of certificate of Incorporation
  5. PIN application

What are the requirements to register a foreign company in Kenya?

The following is a guide to the requirements for registration of a foreign company in Kenya.

  1. Scanned certified copy of certificate of incorporation of company from country of registration.
  2. Scanned certified copy of the Memorandums and Articles of Association of the company. (If in a Foreign language, interpreted and certified copy)
  3. Registered office in country of origin (Plot / House number, road, City, country)
  4. Registered office of the Branch in Kenya. (Name of building/ location, plot number, road, county).
  5. Names of the Directors / shareholders and share structure.
  6. Contact information of the directors / shareholders - Email address, Telephone number, postal address and residential addresses.
  7. Scans of Passport bio data and passport photo of directors / shareholders.
  8. Appointment of local representative

Local representative of a Foreign company in Kenya.

All foreign companies are required to appoint a Kenyan citizen, resident in Kenya as the Local representative of the company. The following are the requrements for appoitment of a local representative in Kenya.

  1. Names in full of the local representative.
  2. Copy of ID and PIN of the local representative.
  3. Scan passport photo of the local representative.
  4. Contact information of the local representative. IE. Postal address, email, Telephone number.
  5. Residential address of the local representative.
“Upon presentation of the certified documents, the prescribed forms and payment of the registration fees. The application is processed and a certificate of compliance is issued for successful applications.”

Which Forms are required for Foreign company Registration.

The following forms are required for application of a branch of a foreign company in Kenya.

  1. FC1 Application for registration as a foreign company
  2. FC2 Statement by registered foreign company for use of alternative or name for the company
  3. FC3 Notice of residential address/change of residential address of a local representative of a foreign company.
  4. FC4 Notice of hours of opening of foreign company’s registered office in Kenya .
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Branch of a Foreign Company in Kenya

The registration of a branch of a foreign company in Kenya enables foreign registered entities to register and trade in Kenya


We also provide a whole range of post registration services to our clients.

  • Foreign director PIN
  • Foreign Company PIN
  • Bank account processing

F.A.Q

Kenya foreign company Registration: Frequently Asked Questions

What is a foreign company in Kenya?

A foreign company registration in Kenya allows a foreign company, registered in a foreign country, to register a branch of that company and establish a legal presence and conduct business in Kenya.

Duration to register a foreign company in Kenya?

The registration process of a foreign company in Kenya can take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on application compliance and the efficiency of the regulatory authorities.

Do foreign companies need a local director in Kenya?

No. It is not mandatory for a foreign company to have a local director in Kenya. It is however mandatory for a foreign company to appoint a Kenyan citizen to act as the local representative in Kenya.

Do foreign company directors need a work permit in Kenya?


Yes, foreign nationals who wish to work in Kenya must obtain a work permit. The Class D permit is commonly issued for employment, while other permits, like Class G, are for investors.


What is a certificate of compliance?

A certificate of compliance is the equivalent to a certificate of Incorporation issued upon registration of a foreign company.