Step-by-step playbooks.
Long-form, multi-step walkthroughs of the things every Kenyan business owner has to get right. Each guide breaks the work into bite-sized steps you can finish in one sitting.
Register a Sole Proprietorship in Kenya
The fastest, cheapest legal structure in Kenya. Walk through naming, BRS registration on eCitizen, KRA PIN, bank account, and county permits in one sitting.
Register a Limited Company (Ltd) in Kenya
Set up a private limited company on eCitizen with separate legal personality, share capital, and director structure. Covers CR forms, KRA, NSSF, SHIF, and post-incorporation compliance.
Register a Foreign Company in Kenya (Branch or Subsidiary)
Step-by-step playbook for international businesses entering Kenya — choose between a branch and a subsidiary, prepare notarised parent documents, register via BRS, set up tax, and unlock licences.
KRA Tax & Compliance: A Complete Guide for Kenyan Businesses
Demystify Kenya's tax stack. Walk through PIN registration, iTax navigation, VAT, PAYE, Turnover Tax, instalment tax, and the filing calendar that keeps you penalty-free.
How to Buy a Business in Kenya: End-to-End Playbook
From defining your target through Letter of Intent, due diligence, deal structure, financing, and the ownership transfer — the full acquisition workflow.
How to Sell a Business in Kenya: Exit Playbook
Prepare, value, market, and close the sale of your business — without leaving money on the table or blowing up the team you built.
The information in this guide is provided for general guidance only and is subject to change. Fees, timelines, and regulatory requirements in Kenya are updated regularly. Before acting, please confirm details with the relevant authority (KRA, eCitizen, BRS, county government, or other regulator) or speak with a qualified MyBiashara advisor. MyBiashara is not liable for decisions made solely on the basis of this content.
