Business registration cost estimator

Pick a business structure and see the official government registration fee, before you commit to a choice you don't fully understand.

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BRS registration fee KES 0

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This is the government filing fee only, paid on the eCitizen platform. Real total cost usually also includes: a name search/ reservation, a KRA PIN (free), a county Single Business Permit (varies by county, commonly KES 5,000-15,000+/year), and, for a limited company, is often done through an agent who may charge a professional fee on top of the government fee.

Source: Business Registration Service (BRS) Companies Registry fee schedule, brs.go.ke, current as of July 2026. Fees are set by government and can change; confirm the live fee on eCitizen before paying.

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