NCA 5 Requirements, fees, project limits and step-by-step application support.
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NCA 5 Registration in Kenya
NCA 5 is a practical category for contractors targeting mid-value projects while remaining compliant with
Kenya’s construction regulatory framework. If your firm wants to compete for stronger private and public tenders,
NCA 5 is often the “serious growth” threshold.
Typical NCA 5 project limits (commonly cited):
Buildings: up to KES 100,000,000 | Specialist: up to KES 50,000,000 |
Roads & Civil Works: up to KES 200,000,000
Limits can vary by class of works—confirm your class/category in the NCA portal before tendering.
Who Should Apply for NCA 5?
- Contractors graduating from smaller classes and bidding for higher-value tenders
- Firms with a track record of completed projects and basic equipment capacity
- Companies with at least one technically qualified director/staff member
- Businesses scaling beyond county-level jobs into national/private institutional work
NCA 5 Requirements Checklist
Exact documents may differ slightly by class of works, but most successful applications include:
1) Company & Compliance Documents
- Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration
- CR12 (for limited companies) or equivalent ownership proof
- KRA PIN & valid Tax Compliance Certificate
- Business permits/licenses (where applicable)
- Physical address (office location) + contact details
2) Technical Capacity
- At least one technical person (often diploma-level or higher, depending on works category)
- CVs + academic/professional certificates for directors/technical staff
- Work permits for foreign technical staff (if any)
- Membership/registration evidence for relevant professional bodies (if applicable)
3) Financial & Operational Capacity
- Audited accounts/financial statements (commonly requested for contractor evaluation)
- List of plant & equipment (owned/leased) with proof (logbooks, lease agreements, invoices)
- Evidence of past experience: award letters, completion certificates, contracts, photos
- Disclosure of any litigation/arbitration history (if applicable)
NCA 5 Fees (Typical Published Figures)
| Fee Type |
Amount (KES) |
| Application fee |
5,000 |
| Class registration fee (NCA 5) |
20,000 |
| Annual renewal |
12,000 |
| Late renewal penalty (commonly published) |
36,000 |
Payment note: Fees and payable items can change. Always confirm the current payable amount on the official NCA/eCitizen workflow before payment.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply for NCA 5
- Choose your class of works (Building, Roads/Civil, Specialist, Electrical/Mechanical, etc.).
- Prepare the checklist: company docs, tax compliance, technical staff documents, equipment proof, and experience.
- Complete the application carefully (names, IDs, PINs must match supporting documents).
- Submit via the NCA process (online/portal where applicable) and keep your submission reference.
- Support inspection/evaluation (some categories trigger verification/inspection).
- Pay after approval and download/collect the certificate when issued.
Common Reasons NCA 5 Applications Delay
- Expired Tax Compliance Certificate
- Missing proof of equipment ownership/lease
- Unclear technical staff qualifications (wrong category or uncertified documents)
- Project experience submitted without awards/completion evidence
- Mismatch of director names across CR12, IDs, KRA PIN, and application
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