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Kenya × Corporate & Entity Services
Corporate & Entity Services in Kenya
Setting up companies abroad, and keeping them in good standing. In Kenya, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Corporate & Entity Services professional in Kenya for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
Bring a requirement →Kenya at a glanceAfrica
Nairobi · Tuesday 3 November
21:57
Local time
- Currency
- KES
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +254
- Region
- Africa
What the rules say in Kenya
Corporate & Entity Services, the essentials
From the Kenya market guide: the points that matter most for corporate & entity services, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research43% of statements checked against a source12 checked against an official source14 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-1911 held back until checked against an official source10 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
A private company limited by shares, formed under the Companies Act 2015, is the usual vehicle for a foreign-owned subsidiary in Kenya.
Companies Act 2015. Public companies and companies limited by guarantee are also available.AI-written, not source-checkedCompanies are registered by the Registrar of Companies within the Business Registration Service, with applications made online through the government eCitizen platform.
Applies to local companies and to registration of foreign companies.AI-written, not source-checkedKenyan law does not impose a general cap on foreign ownership of companies, but sector laws set local ownership requirements in some regulated industries.
Examples are understood to include insurance, telecommunications and some mining and security activities; check the sector law.AI-written, not source-checkedCompanies must keep a register of their beneficial owners and lodge beneficial ownership information with the Registrar.
Companies Act 2015 and beneficial ownership regulations made under it.AI-written, not source-checkedForeign investors may apply to the Kenya Investment Authority for an investment certificate, which is optional and is linked to a minimum investment amount.
Investment Promotion Act. Not required to trade.AI-written, not source-checked
Read the full guide: Entry, investment and company formation
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Choose the appropriate legal presence
- 02Form or register the required entity
- 03Put governance and statutory records in place
- 04Maintain ongoing corporate compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before corporate & entity services work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
WONE Global Partners in Kenya
Professionals working here
No named lead for Corporate & Entity Services yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Kenya and can bring the right local colleague in.
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Cases
What clients bring to Corporate & Entity Services
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Kenya.
Urgent Our local manager abroad has taken control of the subsidiary. What can we do?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent Our company abroad has been struck off. How do we fix it?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent A foreign authority wants our documents apostilled or legalised. How?Market entry, licensing & government engagementUrgent Investors want our company moved to Delaware or Singapore before they invest.Corporate ownership & governanceShould we open a branch, a subsidiary or just use a distributor abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we set up a company in another country, and how long will it take?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we just open a branch or representative office instead of a full company?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhat must be in place before our new office abroad starts trading?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we keep our foreign company compliant with the registry every year?Corporate ownership & governanceHow do we change directors or shareholders of our company abroad?Corporate ownership & governance
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