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Every filing we handle, and what it actually takes.

Each practice area lists the individual services, realistic turnaround windows and the documents you will need to bring.

01

Business Registration

Business Registration Service (BRS) · eCitizen

From a sole proprietorship trading name to a limited company with a full shareholding structure, we prepare, lodge and follow through every filing on the Business Registration Service portal until the certificate is in your hands.

Open practice area
  • Company Incorporation3–7 working days
  • Business Name Registration1–3 working days
  • Annual Returns Filing2–4 working days
  • CR12 Processing1–3 working days
  • Company Changes & Resolutions3–10 working days
  • Branch & Foreign Company Registration10–21 working days
02

KRA & Tax Services

Kenya Revenue Authority · iTax

Tax compliance decides whether you win a contract, clear goods or renew a licence. We handle registrations, ledger clean-ups and the annual filing cycle so your compliance certificate is never the reason a deal stalls.

Open practice area
  • KRA PIN RegistrationSame day
  • KRA PIN Update & RecoverySame day – 2 days
  • VAT Registration1–3 working days
  • Tax Compliance Certificate1–5 working days
  • Individual & Company ReturnsSame day
  • Penalty & Ledger Resolution5–21 working days
03

Passport & Immigration

Directorate of Immigration Services · eCitizen

Immigration files fail on detail. Our team reviews every supporting document against current Directorate of Immigration requirements before submission, books your biometrics appointment and tracks the file to collection.

Open practice area
  • Passport Application & Tracking10–21 working days
  • Passport Renewal & Replacement7–15 working days
  • Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)Same day – 3 days
  • Visitor Visa & Pass Extensions3–7 working days
  • Work Permits (Class A–M)30–90 working days
  • Permanent Residency Applications60–180 working days
  • Citizenship & Dual Citizenship Declaration60–180 working days
  • Student & Dependant Passes21–60 working days
  • Special Pass & Alien Card14–30 working days
04

Civil Registration

Civil Registration Services · Registrar of Marriages · Office of the AG

Civil records underpin school admissions, inheritance, travel and pensions. We trace, correct, replace and legalise records held by the Civil Registration Services and the Registrar of Marriages.

Open practice area
  • Birth Certificate Application7–21 working days
  • Death Certificate7–21 working days
  • Marriage Certificate Registration14–30 working days
  • Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage14–30 working days
  • Marriage Certificate Verification & Search5–14 working days
  • Deed Poll & Change of Name14–30 working days
  • Certificate Replacement10–30 working days
  • Record Correction & Amendment21–45 working days
05

NTSA & Motor Vehicle

National Transport and Safety Authority · TIMS

Every NTSA transaction now runs through TIMS, and one mismatched detail can freeze a transfer for weeks. We register accounts, reconcile records and complete transfers, renewals and searches on your behalf.

Open practice area
  • Smart Driving Licence & Endorsements7–21 working days
  • Driving Licence Renewal1–7 working days
  • TIMS Account RegistrationSame day – 3 days
  • Logbook Transfer3–14 working days
  • Duplicate Logbook14–30 working days
  • Vehicle Search & Inspection BookingSame day
06

Clearance & Vetting

Directorate of Criminal Investigations · HELB · Social Health Authority (SHA)

Employers, embassies and boards increasingly demand clearance evidence. We prepare fingerprint appointments, track certificate issuance and resolve the mismatches that cause rejections.

Open practice area
  • Police Clearance Certificate10–21 working days
  • Certificate of Good Conduct10–21 working days
  • HELB Compliance Certificate1–7 working days
  • SHA / NHIF Registration & Compliance1–3 working days
  • HELB Loan Application SupportPer cycle
  • HELB Statement & Repayment Setup1–5 working days
  • Background Verification Packs5–14 working days
07

NGO & Society Registration

NGO Co-ordination Board · Registrar of Societies · Ministry of Labour

Non-profit registration is a governance exercise as much as a filing one. We draft constitutions, structure boards and manage the regulator's queries until your organisation is registered and reporting properly.

Open practice area
  • NGO Registration60–120 working days
  • Society Registration30–60 working days
  • CBO Registration14–30 working days
  • Trust Registration & Incorporation45–120 working days
  • Annual Returns & Compliance5–14 working days
  • Constitution & Governance Drafting5–10 working days
08

Tenders & Compliance

PPRA · AGPO · NCA · EPRA · County governments

Bid documents are won or lost on completeness. We assemble compliant tender files, maintain your regulatory registrations and diarise every renewal so a lapsed licence never disqualifies you.

Open practice area
  • Tender Documentation2–7 working days
  • AGPO Registration3–10 working days
  • NCA Contractor Registration21–60 working days
  • EPRA Licensing21–60 working days
  • Business Permits & County Licensing3–14 working days
  • KEBS & Import/Export Documentation5–30 working days
09

Intellectual Property

Kenya Industrial Property Institute · Kenya Copyright Board

A brand you have not registered is a brand you can lose. We run availability searches, file applications and monitor the journal so your marks and creative work stay protected.

Open practice area
  • Trademark Search3–7 working days
  • Trademark Registration8–14 months
  • Trademark Renewal & Assignment14–60 working days
  • Copyright Registration14–30 working days
  • Industrial Design Registration3–9 months
  • Patent Filing SupportCase by case
10

Authentication & Legalisation

Office of the Attorney General · Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Embassies

Documents crossing borders need a chain of certification that holds up abroad. We manage notarisation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication and embassy legalisation end to end.

Open practice area
  • Document Authentication5–14 working days
  • Embassy Legalisation7–21 working days
  • Notarisation & CommissioningSame day
  • Affidavits & Statutory DeclarationsSame day
  • Certified True CopiesSame day
  • Certified Translation2–7 working days

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  • Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday & Public HolidaysClosed (WhatsApp desk open)