Scrap metal dealer License in Kenya, are Processes and registered by the scrap Metal council of Kenya an agency under the Misnitry of trade in kenya. Licensed Scrap Metal delares cannot deal in hazardous metals. The scrap metal council will determine which types of metals licensees can deal with.

The application process for Scrap Metal dealer license is strict and tedious due to unethical vandalism of critical infrastructure in the country.

What is a scrap metal Licence in Kenya?

A scrap metal collectors licence, Allows a scrap metal dealer to carry on business in a county as a mobile collector. This licence covers dealers who do not have a site and regularly collect through door-to-door collections. The dealer requires a separate licence for each county they operate in.

Types of Scrap Metal Dealers licenses in Kenya

1. A Site License

A site license is issued by the local authority in whose scrap metal is situated. This license requires all of the sites where the licensee conducts a scrap metal business within the Local Authority area to be identified and a site manager named for each location.

1. Collectors License

This allows a person to collect scrap metals (both commercial and domestic) in the issuing Local Authority area.  However, this license does not permit a person to collect scrap metals from another local authority area. One will need a separate license from each local authority where they wish to collect the metals.

Restriction on Dealing Scrap Metal in Kenya

No one or business shall deal in scrap metal, unless that person

1. Has a licence issued by the Scrap Metal Council of Kenya.
2. Is a member of Kenya Scrap Metal Dealers Association.

Any person who contravenes subsection this commits an offence and is liable on conviction:

• For a first offence to a fine not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or both
• For a second or subsequent offence to a fine not exceeding twenty million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or both.

Requirements for a Scrap Metal Dealer’s License in Kenya

To legally operate as a scrap metal dealer in Kenya, applicants must comply with the licensing and operational requirements. These requirements apply to individuals, partnerships, and companies dealing in scrap metal collection, storage, processing, or trading.

1. A valid Scrap Metal Dealers Association membership number and certificate.
2. Business registration certificate (Certificate of Incorporation or Business Name Registration).
3. A valid County Single Business Permit for the scrap metal business.
4. Official contact details of the business, including:
   • Postal address
   • Telephone number
   • Email address
5. Physical business location address, clearly indicating: road name, plot number, town, and county.
6. A clearly displayed signboard at the business premises in the prescribed format.
7. Proof of land ownership or legal occupancy (Title Deed or Lease Agreement).
8. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate issued by KRA.
9. Director’s or proprietor’s details, including email address, postal address, and telephone number.
10. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Clearance Certificate).
11. Residential physical address of the proprietor or partners, including road name, house number, town, and county.
12. A valid Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Certificate, where applicable.

These requirements are outlined in the official Scrap Metal Regulatory Manual , and compliance is mandatory before issuance or renewal of a scrap metal dealer’s license in Kenya.

What Are the Costs for a Scrap Metal License in Kenya?

The cost of obtaining a scrap metal dealer’s license in Kenya is structured in two stages: an application fee payable at submission, and a license issuance fee payable only after approval by the regulator.

the fees are as follows:

1. Application Fee (Payable at Submission)

• KES 50,050 — non-refundable application processing fee

2. License Issuance Fees (Payable Upon Approval)

1. Scrap Metal Dealer License: KES 250,000
2. Scrap Metal Agent License: KES 250,000
3. Scrap Metal Miller License: KES 250,000
4. Scrap Metal Exporter License: KES 250,000
5. Scrap Metal Importer License: KES 250,000

The issuance fee is only payable after the application has been reviewed and approved. Applicants are advised not to pay the license fee until formally notified by the licensing authority.

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