The digital age comes with a lot of benefits. The increasing introduction of online platforms continues to make work less tedious. Consequently, conducting a name search and business registration in Kenya has been made a lot easier by online systems. Long gone are the days when one had to do a manual business name search and registration.
How To Search For A Business Name In Kenya
Conducting an online name search in Kenya requires access to Kenya’s eCitizen website. It is, therefore, mandatory to create an eCitizen account to continue with business name searches in Kenya. For company registry services, one has to apply through the Office of the Attorney General on the eCitizen portal.
Here’s how to search for a business name:
1. Log into the eCitizen portal
2. Click on the “Office of The Attorney General and Department of Justice”
3. Click on “Make Application”
4. Click on the “Name Search- Company/ Business”
5. Read and understand the instructions provided before applying
6. Click on the “Apply Now” button
7. Choose the business entity
8. Enter your proposed identity(the name you want to search)
9. Provide a short description of your entity Review the application before submitting the details
10. Submit your application
Choose your preferred payment method from the list provided to complete your request- the search fee is Ksh.150 Await a response from the Registrar of Companies.