Biz Brokers Kenya guides and assists you in the process for application of a Postal and courier operator license in Kenya

The application for a license to operate a postal or courier service in Kenya is elaborate and is guided by the CAK(Communications Authority of Kenya).

Requirements for registration of a Courier license in Kenya.

1. Cover letter to the Director Licensing, compliance and standards on the company letterhead highlighting your intentions.
2. Copy of certificate of registration.
3. Copy of Memorandums of a company or constitution or other bodied document of the applicant organization.
4. If a limited company – a current CR12. (List of directors) NB, Foreign owned companies must have a minimum of 30% Kenyan shareholding.
5. Company or Business PIN certificate.
6. Tax compliance certificate in case of old company.
7. Registered office of the company. Details of physical office. – Name of Building, name of road, general location, town, county.
8. Copies of ID of the proprietor/s , directors or officials. (Passport copies in case of Foreign directors)
9. Contact information of the company. – Postal address, email address telephone number.
10. Contact information of the directors, officials. – Postal addresses, email address, telephone numbers.
11. A Business plan of the company or Business. The Business plan should highlight the Service network, market to be services, business expansion proposals for at least 3 years and a general guideline of the Business.
12. The application form.

Upon presentation of the application and the requested documents. The application process shall be undertaken.

Procedure for application of a CAK Courier License in Kenya

Applying for a courier service license in Kenya involves several procedures. Here is a step-by-step guide for application of a courier service license in Kenya.

Step 1: Download and Complete the Application Form

To start, you’ll need the official application form and guidelines, available for free download from the CAK website. The form must be filled out accurately in English.

Step 2: Certification of Documents

Next, you must gather the required documents and ensure they are certified. All photocopies must be verified by a Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public based in Kenya. Certified documents confirm the authenticity of the information you provide.

Step 3: Payment of the Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of KES 5,000 is required for all courier service license applications.

Step 4: Submission of the Completed Application

Once your form is filled out, documents certified, and payment completed, you are ready to submit your application. The application is submitted at the Communications Authority of Kenya Head offices, located on Waiyaki Way, at the CA Centre in Nairobi.

Include all necessary documents along with proof of payment. Keep a copy of your application and payment receipts for your records. After submission, CAK will review the application for completeness and accuracy before initiating the processing phase.

Cost of Postal and Courier License in Kenya

The application for CAK postal and courier license in Kenya costs as follows.

1. Public Postal Operator

   Responsible for Universal Service Obligation (USO) with the widest international and domestic networks.

   • Application Fee: Kes 5,000
   • License Fee: Kes 500,000
2. International Operator

   Operates internationally with both domestic and worldwide networks.

   • Application Fee: Kes 5,000
   • Permit Fee: Kes 100,000
3. National Operator

   An operator that provides services exclusively within Kenya.

   • Application Fee: Kes 5,000
   • Permit Fee: Kes 30,000

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