Business
Register a business name (BRS)
Search and reserve a business name, then register it through BRS on eCitizen.
Official portal: brs.go.ke
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Checklist — have these ready
Steps
Name search
On the BRS service, search and reserve your preferred name. Have alternatives ready.
Register the business name
After approval, start the business name registration and enter the reserved name.
Pay & submit
Pay the official fee shown and submit.
Download the certificate
Download the registration certificate when approved.
Common mistakes
- Choosing a name too close to an existing company
- Wrong owner KRA PINs
After you finish
- Get a county single business permit
- Make invoices and business cards on CyberAssist
At a cyber? The attendant can fill these pages from your answer sheet code with the CyberAssist extension. You always type your own password and OTP.