Business Registration Service head office at UpperHill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi

BRS’s eCitizen portal — register a company or business name entirely online

 The Business Registration service employees

 An official search Certificate on BRS Version II

“Registered my LLC entirely online through eCitizen in about 3 days. The process of submitting three name choices at once and going straight into registration saved me a lot of back-and-forth compared to a few years ago.”

“Registered my business name for my salon without needing an agent. The eCitizen system is fairly intuitive once you know what documents to prepare. Support via the call centre could be a bit faster to respond though.”

“As someone who files annual returns for clients regularly, the system works well most days but occasionally has downtime during high-traffic periods. When it works it’s efficient — just wish uptime was more consistent.”

“I registered a company in Kenya while living abroad entirely online, without needing to travel. Being able to do this remotely as a diaspora Kenyan investing back home meant a great deal to me. Well done to BRS on the digital transformation.”

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How do I register a company in Kenya through BRS?

Visit brs.ecitizen.go.ke, create an account, and submit up to three preferred company names along with your full registration application in a single step. You'll need your National ID or passport, and details of directors and shareholders.

Where is BRS head office located?

BRS head office is on the 17th Floor of UpperHill Chambers, 316, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi. P.O. Box 30404-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

What registries does BRS manage?

BRS oversees four registries: the Companies Registry (companies, business names, LLPs), the Movable Property Security Rights Registry (Collateral Registry), the Insolvency Registry (Office of the Official Receiver), and the Hire Purchase Registry.

How do I contact BRS?

Call the BRS call centre on +254 111 127 000, email eo@brs.go.ke for general queries, or registrar@brs.go.ke for Companies Registry matters. You can also visit brs.go.ke and use the contact form.

Can I register a Kenyan company from outside the country?

Yes. BRS's eCitizen platform allows both residents and non-residents to register companies and business names entirely online, making it possible for diaspora Kenyans and foreign investors to set up businesses remotely.

What is the Companies Registry responsible for?

The Companies Registry administers the Companies Act 2015, the Registration of Business Names Act (Cap 499), and the Limited Liability Partnerships Act, handling registration of limited liability companies, business names, and LLPs in Kenya.