Nairobi is one of the most popular cities in Africa for business. It’s a great place to start or expand a business. The city offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs, and the cost of doing business here is relatively low.

In this blog post, we will discuss the cost of a single business permit in Nairobi. Stay tuned for more information.

For those with five employees, a business permit costs around Ksh. 15,200, plus a Ksh. 200 application fee. The cost of a single business permit is also determined by the square meters of your business. A small trader shop with up to four employees, for example, will pay Ksh. 4000, whereas a shoe shiner or newspaper vendor will pay Ksh. 3500. A transport company, on the other hand, pays Ksh. 100,000 for 100 square meters.

Submit an Online Application for a Business Permit

To legally operate a business in Kenya, you must have the appropriate business permits, whether you are a Kenyan or a foreigner. If you don’t feel like going to the Nairobi County offices, you can get the license easily online.

While licenses used to expire on December 31st regardless of when they were issued, these days they are counted according to whether you paid for a full year, half-year, or quarter-year. To ensure a smooth application process, make sure you meet the following criteria:

1. Application for a business permit from Nairobi County.
2. A copy of your driver’s license.
3. A copy of the company’s incorporation certificate.
4. A copy of the company’s pin certificate is required.
5. Completed application for a business permit that has been approved.
6. An invoice for a payment permit.

How to Set Up an Electronic Payment Account

Kenya has made significant adjustments to minimize the backlog and stress of doing business with the government. You may obtain the services you desire, including those relevant to your company, using internet portals. 

To open an electronic payment account, follow these steps: 

1. Visit the Nairobi County online portal, also called the NCCG payment portal.
2. To create an account, go to “Sign up.”
3. Fill in your complete name, valid email address, phone number, and a password that only you know. 
4. Your account will be activated when you click the “Create Account” section.

Online Method for Obtaining a Business Permit

Following the activation of your account, you may begin applying for your permit. 

When it’s time to renew or print the license, you’ll need to log in to your account. Follow these steps to apply for a permit: 

Step 1: Visit the NCCG’s official payment site. 

Step 2: Log in with the email address you used to register and the password you chose earlier. 

Step 3: Look for the section on services. 

Step 4: Click on the “Single business permit” portion. 

Step 5: Click “Register a New Business” to open a new section. 

Step 6: Fill in all the required fields, including the KRA PIN and information about your company. 

Step 7: Fill in all of the needed details about the company owner, such as your name, ID, and phone number. 

Step 8: Fill in the blanks with information about the company’s activities. This includes the number of people, where they work, and the company’s size. 

Step 9: Check that all of the information is accurate before clicking “complete.” 

Step 10: Pay the necessary permission cost. 

Step 11: After that, you will get a text message from Nairobi County confirming that your money has been received and that your document is available to use.

These are the 11 simple steps you can follow when applying online for a business permit in Nairobi county. Apply online to avoid the long queues at the county offices. Good luck!