This is the official Capita Registrars blog.
Type of companies under the Kenyan Companies Act 2015 Under Kenyan law, companies can be classified into two main categories: Limited Companies Unlimited Companies The key difference lies in the extent of liability the members (shareholders or guarantors) bear for the company’s debts. 1. Unlimited Companies In an unlimited company, members have no limit to…
The Companies Act, 2015 has introduced and codified the general common law duties and equitable principles of a director in the Act. The general duties however will continue to be applied and interpreted in the same way as the corresponding common law rules and equitable principles. This will act as a guide to the directors…
In a good measure to ensure Kenya is the most attractive business destination for investors, the President signed into law The Business Registration Services Act on 11th September 2015. The legislation is among other business laws aimed at easing the operation of businesses in Kenya. The Purpose of the Act The Act seeks to establish…
This is the procedure for registration of Microfinance Bank in Kenya. The steps to follow in applying for a microfinance bank licence are as shown below: Stage 1: Approval of Name a) Contact the Central Bank of Kenya at an early stage for a preliminary meeting to discuss licensing requirements and related issues. b) Propose…
It is common for Kenyan companies to expand into other East African countries like Uganda & Rwanda. Below we offer a procedure for carrying our registration of a trademark in Uganda. A trademark is a sign that is used to distinguish the goods and services offered by one undertaking from those of another. This may…
A common problem faced by our clients here in Kenya is how to legalize or attest or apostille documents for use in another country e.g. in the US, UAE, Malaysia, Belgium, Spain, Italy. See a list of Embassies, High Commissions, and Consulates in Kenya that we can legalize documents. Kenya is not a signatory to…
