Legal Requirements of Investing in Kenya as a Foreigner

• • • Introduction

• To register a business as a foreigner in Kenya within the required legal framework, there is a need to consider a number of requirements.Permit Class G is issued to a person who intends to engage, whether alone or in partnership, in a specific trade, business, consultancy or profession (other than a prescribed profession) in Kenya, and who:
  • • • • • • Has obtained any licence, registration or other authority or permission that may be necessary for the purpose;
            • Has in his/her own right and at his/her full and free disposition sufficient capital and other resources for the purpose;
            • Whose engagement in trade, business, consultancy or profession will be of benefit to Kenya.

      • Specific requirements include the following:

        • • • Duly filled and signed Form 25
            • Two copies of detailed and signed cover letter from the Company/organization, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
            • Copy of a valid national passport
            • Two(2) recent passport size colored photos (for both new and renewal)
            • Current Immigration status if in the country
            • Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
            • Copy of any previous permit(s) and or pass (es) held
            • Documentary proof of capital to be invested at least USD 100,000
            • Certificate of incorporation of the company
            • Memorandum of understanding
            • Articles of association
            • Shareholding certificate (CR 12)
            • Copies of PIN certificate
            • Signed audited accounts for the last one year (for renewals)
            • Tax compliance certificate from KRA (for renewals)
            • List of Kenyans already employed (for renewals)
            • Clearance letter from relevant institutions.

NOTE: To apply for this permit as a foreigner, documentary proof of capital to be invested is at least USD 100,000.

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