Branch Office Registration
Extension of Parent
Local Presence
Full Parent Control
Establish your foreign company’s presence in Kenya. An extension of your parent company with local operations capability.
Why Register a Branch Office?
Key advantages for foreign companies entering the Kenyan market
Maintain Parent Identity
Operate under the same brand and reputation as your parent company while establishing local presence.
Kenyan Market Access
Direct access to East Africa’s largest economy with a growing consumer base and strategic location.
Controlled Operations
Parent company retains full ownership and control over the branch’s activities and decisions.
Lower Regulatory Burden
Simpler compliance requirements compared to incorporating a separate subsidiary company.
Requirements for Registration
Documents and information needed from your parent company
1.Parent Company Documents
Certified copies of the parent company’s certificate of incorporation, memorandum, and articles of association.
2.Board Resolution
A certified resolution from the parent company’s board authorizing the establishment of a Kenyan branch.
A certified resolution from the parent company’s board authorizing the establishment of a Kenyan branch.
3.Financial Statements
Audited financial statements of the parent company for the last financial year.
Audited financial statements of the parent company for the last financial year.
4.Local Representative
Appointment of a Kenyan-based authorized representative responsible for compliance matters.
Appointment of a Kenyan-based authorized representative responsible for compliance matters.
5.
Registered Office
A physical office address in Kenya where the branch will operate from.
6.
Power of Attorney
Legal authorization for the local representative to act on behalf of the parent company.
What You'll Receive
After successful registration, we provide you with all the essential documents to start operating your business legally in Kenya.
Certificate of Registration
Registered Office Statement
Particulars of Directors
KRA PIN Certificate
Business Permit
Ready to Establish Your Kenya Branch?
Let Ultimus Advisory handle your branch registration from start to finish