Business licensing services by Labchey
Whether you are a newly established business looking to secure the necessary licenses to kick start operations or an existing corporation seeking to expand your business lines, Labchey Consulting offers the necessary guidance on the applicable regulations and laws to let you focus on the core business.
We help organizations identify, assess and manage complex issues and risks across the whole enterprise – or within any part of it – whether they are strategic, financial or operational in nature. We help clients to develop risk management solutions that minimize hazard, resolve uncertainty and maximize opportunity.
We have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the licensing procedures of all licensing authorities in Kenya.
Requirement
How often (frequency)
Businesses applicable
Licensing authority
Link
Single business Permit Issued under the Local Government Act (Cap 265).
Every year
All businesses in Kenya
County Governments
Products standard license
Every year
All manufacturing and processing businesses
Kenya Bureau of Standards
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) No.
Once
All businesses employing more than 5 workers
National Social Security Fund
National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) No.
Once
All businesses employing more than 5 workers
National Hospital Insurance Fund
Environmental Impact Assessment No.
Every year
All manufacturing and processing businesses
National Environmental Management
Buying and selling of Pharmaceuticals.
Registration of premises.
Once
Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Public transport
Public carriers license
Every year
National Transport and Safety Authority
Work permits and passports applications
Bi-Annual
Non-Citizens
Department of Immigration
Export Licenses
Every year
Businesses that touch on public and food security; conservation of wildlife and natural resources and preservation of national heritage3.
Department of Internal Trade (Ministry of Trade and Industry).