NCA 6 Requirements, fees, contract limits and step-by-step application guidance.
Last updated: January 2026
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NCA 6 registration in Kenya
NCA Class 6 is a practical registration level for contractors who want to legally bid and work on
smaller-to-mid value construction jobs. Typical limits cited for NCA6 include up to KES 50,000,000 for
building works and up to KES 100,000,000 for roads/civil works, depending on your category. Always confirm
your exact category limits during application.
For an overview of all classes, start here:
NCA Registration in Kenya (All Classes).
Who should apply for NCA 6?
- Small construction firms and SMEs seeking compliance before taking up projects
- Contractors targeting contracts within the Class 6 limits
- Firms growing from fundi/crew work into formal contracting
- Companies planning to upgrade to NCA5, NCA4 and above over time
NCA 6 contract limits
| Category |
Typical Class 6 contract limit |
| Building Works |
Up to KES 50,000,000 |
| Roads & Other Civil Works |
Up to KES 100,000,000 |
| Specialist Works (where applicable) |
Often cited around KES 20,000,000 (depends on specialist area) |
Limits above are commonly published by industry sources; confirm your category at submission.
NCA 6 requirements checklist
1) Company documents
- Certificate of Incorporation / Business registration documents
- Company PIN and valid Tax Compliance Certificate
- Business permit (where applicable)
- Physical address details (road/plot/town/county) and contacts
- Directors’ IDs, PINs and contact details
2) Technical capacity
- At least one technically qualified director/employee (attach CV + certificates)
- For regulated specialties: attach the relevant regulator approvals (only if your scope requires it)
- Work permits for foreign technical staff (if any)
3) Financial & operational capacity
- Audited accounts (commonly requested across classes)
- List of plant/equipment (owned or leased) with proof (logbooks, receipts, lease agreements)
- Evidence of past/ongoing projects (award letters, completion certificates, photos, references)
Step-by-step: how to apply for NCA 6
- Confirm your category (Building / Roads & Civil / Specialist) and ensure your documents match that scope.
- Prepare your application pack: compile the checklist above into a clean PDF set (proper naming helps approvals).
- Pay official fees using the approved payment flow (confirm amounts on the NCA fee schedule before paying).
- Submit via the required NCA submission channel and keep payment references.
- Respond fast to any clarification requests (missing pages and uncertified docs are common delays).
- Receive your certificate and diarize renewal early to avoid late penalties.
Official NCA 6 fees (application, registration & renewal)
Fees are published by NCA and may change. A commonly referenced breakdown is:
application fee KES 5,000, NCA6 registration fee KES 15,000, annual renewal
KES 10,000, and late renewal KES 30,000.
| Fee type |
Amount (KES) |
| Application fee | 5,000 |
| Registration fee (NCA 6) | 15,000 |
| Annual renewal | 10,000 |
| Late renewal (penalty) | 30,000 |
Always confirm current fees on the official NCA fee schedule before payment.
Benefits of NCA 6 registration
- Legal compliance: operate as a registered contractor under NCA requirements.
- Tender access: qualify for smaller public/private tenders aligned to your class limits.
- Credibility: clients and project owners are more likely to award work to registered firms.
- Growth pathway: build records and upgrade to higher NCA classes over time.
Common mistakes that delay approvals
- Expired Tax Compliance Certificate or mismatched company details across documents
- Missing proof for equipment (especially when listing plant/machinery)
- Weak project evidence (no award letters/completion certificates/references)
- Submitting the wrong category documents (building vs roads vs specialist)