Limited company Change of name in Kenya.
The name of a limited liability company in Kenya can be changed anytime by passing an Ordinary or Special resolution at a General Meeting. At Biz Brokers Kenya, we provide a fast and reliable service for changing company names.
Reasons for Changing a Company Name in Kenya
A company name change may occur for several reasons, including:
- Rebranding.
- Shifting to a different line of business.
- Merger or partnership with another business.
- Similarity with an existing registered name.
- Trademark conflicts with another brand.
- Determination by the Registrar that the name is undesirable or offensive.
- Consolidation of multiple companies into one.
- Other business considerations.
Steps to Change a Limited Company Name in Kenya
To change your company’s name, follow these steps:
- Pass an Ordinary or Special resolution in a General Meeting authorizing the name change.
- Record the minutes of this resolution.
- Conduct a name search at the Registrar’s office; if approved, a reservation is issued.
- File Form CR15 – Notice of Change of Name.
- File Form CR19 – Notice of Ordinary or Special Resolution.
- File the meeting minutes of the resolution.
- Pay the prescribed fee online via the BRS portal.
- Upon successful processing, the Registrar updates the name in the register and issues a “Certificate of Change of Name.”
How to Change the Name of a Limited Company in Kenya
- Pass an ordinary or Special resolution of the Limited company and a General meeting authorizing a change of name of the company.
- Minutes of the meeting where this resolution is passed are recorded.
- The proposed name search is done at the registrar of companies, and if successful, a reservation of name is issued.
- Form CR15 - Filing of Notice of Change of name
- Form CR19 - Filing of Notice of Ordinary or Special resolution of the company
- Minutes - Filing of the minutes of the resolution meeting
- Payment of fees - The prescribed payment done Online via the BRS portal
- Upon receipt of the Notice and other forms, and if the application is in order, the registrar shall cause the name of the company to be changed in the register of companies and shall issue the company with a "Certificate of change of name"
Notice of Change of a Company Name in Kenya
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FAQs - Change of company name. Frequently Asked Questions
To effect a change of name of a Limited company in Kenya typically takes an average of 10 days.
The Cost of change of a limited company name in Kenya is Kes 4,050.
Yes, a limited company can change its name in Kenya at any time. The process involves submitting the resolutions and application to the Registrar of Companies through the eCitizen BRS portal. The Registrar reviews the application, and if approved, issues a Certificate of Change of name, reflecting the name change.
You will need the following documents.
- The original Certificate of Incorporation.
- A board resolution approving the name change.
- The completed name change application form.
- Payment of the required fees through the eCitizen portal.
Yes, upon approval, the Registrar of Companies will issue a Certificate of Incorporation change of name. This certificate replaces the original and serves as the official document for the company legal name.
Yes, after changing your company name, you must update the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) account with the new name to keep your tax records current.
Yes, All applications and processing for change of company names are done Online via the BRS portal.