Start · Step 7
Your first 100 days: bank, premises, compliance calendar
~5 min
Don't ship operations before these are in place.
- Corporate bank account opened (CBK requires enhanced KYC for foreign-owned entities — budget 2–4 weeks)
- Registered office secured (physical address — not a virtual mailbox)
- County Single Business Permit issued
- PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, NITA employer accounts active before first payroll
- Transfer pricing policy drafted if you trade with the parent
- Local advisor on retainer (tax, audit, legal)
- Annual return reminder set (Certificate of Compliance anniversary for branches; date of incorporation for subsidiaries)
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Disclaimer
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.
