Assemble and notarise the parent-company pack
This is the slowest step — start it the moment you decide to enter Kenya. Every document must be notarised in the home country, then apostilled (or consularised if the country isn't a Hague Convention member).
Required documents
- Certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the parent
- Certified copy of Memorandum & Articles of Association (or constitution / charter)
- Notarised list of directors and shareholders with addresses, nationalities, passport copies
- Notarised board resolution authorising the Kenyan registration and naming signatories
- Power of Attorney appointing the local representative (branch) or local agent (subsidiary)
- Most recent audited financial statements of the parent (for branches)
- Apostille / consular legalisation on every notarised document
Issue all power-of-attorney documents with a 12-month validity window. BRS sometimes asks for re-execution if a PoA is more than a year old.
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.
