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A Class G work permit Kenya is the permit for a foreign national who comes to run a business rather than to be employed. It is the investor’s and entrepreneur’s route. One requirement decides most applications: you must show capital to be invested of at least USD 100,000. This guide explains who qualifies, the company documents you need, the fees, and how the application is made. For how it compares with the other classes, see our guide to the work permit classes in Kenya.

A Class K permit Kenya is the permit for someone who wants to live in Kenya on their own money rather than by working. It is the route retirees and self-funded residents use. Two tests decide it: you must be at least 35 years old and show an assured annual income of at least USD 24,000 from outside employment. This guide explains the requirements, documents, fees and how to apply. For how it compares with the other classes, see our guide to the work permit classes in Kenya.

Class G vs Class D permit Kenya is the choice every foreign professional and every sponsoring company in Kenya has to get right first. Pick the wrong one and you lose the fee and the wait. The rule of thumb is straightforward: Class D is for being employed, and Class G is for running your own business. This guide compares the two and helps you choose.

Kenya handles every work and residence permit through one online system, eFNS 2.0. If you are hiring an expatriate, setting up a business, or retiring here, this is the system your application passes through. This guide explains what eFNS 2.0 is, what an application involves, what it costs, who decides, and where applications tend to go wrong.

A Class D work permit Kenya is the permit a company needs when it employs a foreign national in a specific role. It is the most common route for expatriate staff. It also carries one requirement that catches employers out: you must show that a Kenyan could not fill the job. This guide explains who qualifies, the documents you need, the fees, and how the application is made.

Company registration requirements in Kenya — the forms (CR1, CR2, CR8), fees, documents and particulars you need before filing with the BRS.

Foreign company registration in Kenya starts with one decision: a Kenyan subsidiary, a branch of the foreign company, or a limited liability partnership. The registration fees are close, but the legal and tax consequences are not, and a branch can carry a heavier tax cost than a subsidiary. This guide explains the three routes, how to register a branch, the tax difference, and the restrictions that catch foreign investors out.

How to get a CR12 in Kenya — cost (KES 650), what it shows, how it differs from a free company search, and how to verify a company is registered.

Registering a private limited company in Kenya costs KES 10,650 in official Business Registration Service (BRS) fees. A business name costs KES 950, a foreign company…

Expert legal answers on intellectual property registration, IP enforcement against counterfeits, and navigating IP litigation in Kenya and East Africa.