Company limited by guarantee in Kenya.

A company limited by guarantee is a type of company that generally for non-profit objectives.
A company limited by guarantee requires all directors and members to undergo vetting before the company is Registered..

How long does it take to register a company limited by guarantee in Kenya?

At B & I East Africa, we provide you with fast and reliable company limited by guarantee registration and support services.
Both Kenyans and Foreign nationals may freely register a company limited by guarantee in Kenya without any restrictions. However, it is important to note that all applications go through a vetting process and being a foreign national abroad may end in delays.
A company limited by Guarantee may take between 4 to 8 months to process.

Proceedure for registration of a company limited by guarantee in Kenya.

  1. 1. Name Search. Search and registration of the proposed name.
  2. 2. Execution of forms CR1, CR3 and Form CR8.
  3. Once the name is approved and reserved. The company registration forms are executed and signed by the directors and members of the company.
  4. 3. Application for registration. - The application forms are then launched with the Registrar for registration.
  5. 4. Registration and issuance of certificate of Incorporation.

Requirements for registration of a company limited by guarantee in Kenya.

To register a company limited by guarantee you require the following.

  1. 3 Proposed namez of company in order of preference.
  2. Objectives of the company..
  3. Names of the Directors of the company.
  4. Names of the Members of the company.
  5. Contact information of the directors and members of the company ie. - Email address, Telephone number, postal address and residential addresses.
  6. Scans of National ID or Passport bio data and passport photo of directors and members.
  7. Proposed physical address of the company.
“A company limited by guarantee in Kenya does not have a Nominal capital nor any division of shares.”

We also provide a whole range of post registration services to our clients.

  • Foreign director PIN
  • Company PIN
  • Bank account processing

A PIN is a Tax registration certificate required by persons and corporates to open bank account, get a least, single business permits etc..