← Register a Sole Proprietorship in Kenya
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File the Business Name (BN) registration
~10 min
Once the name is reserved, file form BN/2 on the same eCitizen BRS portal. Cost is KES 950. Certificate is usually issued in 1–3 working days.
What you'll need on hand
- Scanned colour copy of your national ID (front & back)
- Your personal KRA PIN certificate
- Passport-size photo (white background, JPG/PNG, under 1MB)
- Physical address of business: building, floor, road, town, county, postal code
- Nature of business (be specific — 'M-Pesa agent and stationery shop' is better than 'general trade')
- Active phone number and email
Submit and pay
- On eCitizen → BRS → 'Register a Business Name'.
- Pick your reserved name from the dropdown.
- Fill in proprietor details (you), commencement date, nature, and address.
- Upload ID, KRA PIN, passport photo.
- Pay KES 950 and submit.
What you'll receive
A Certificate of Registration of a Business Name (form BN/3) with your unique BN/ number. Download the PDF and save copies — banks, landlords, and KRA will all ask for it.
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.
