Trading Licence Fees / Charges in Kenya
The Trading Licence is a county-issued permit that authorises a business to engage in the buying and selling of goods or services…
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County Construction / Building Permit Fees
A Building Permit must be obtained from the county government before commencing any construction, renovation, or extension of a structure. It is…
Read article →Development Permission / Planning Approval Fees
Development Permission is the formal approval granted by the county government for any land development activity — including construction, change of use,…
Read article →Occupation Certificate Fees and Charges
An Occupation Certificate is the final regulatory milestone in any construction project. It is issued by the county government upon completion of…
Read article →Subdivision / Amalgamation Permit Fees
A Subdivision Permit is required to divide a single land parcel into two or more smaller parcels. An Amalgamation Permit covers the…
Read article →Change of User Permit Fees / Charges
A Change of User Permit is required when a property owner or tenant intends to use a premises for a purpose different…
Read article →Advertising Signage Certificate / Outdoor Advertising Permit Fees
Any business or individual erecting an outdoor advertisement — billboards, wall murals, hanging banners, LED screens, vehicle wraps used for advertising, or…
Read article →Butchery Licence Fees & Charges
A Butchery Licence is a specialised permit required for all businesses engaged in the slaughter, processing, and retail sale of meat. It…
Read article →Food Handler’s Medical Certificate Fees
Every person who handles food in a commercial setting — cooks, waitstaff, food packers, market vendors, and butchery workers — is legally…
Read article →Food Hygiene Certificate (Premises) Fees
The Food Hygiene Certificate is issued to food handling premises — restaurants, hotels, canteens, butcheries, bakeries, and similar establishments — following a…
Read article →Cottage Industry Licence Fees / Charges
A Cottage Industry Licence is issued to small-scale home-based or micro-enterprise producers engaged in light manufacturing, craft production, food processing, or artisanal…
Read article →Single Business Permit (SBP) Fees
The Single Business Permit consolidates all county-level business licences into one document, replacing the fragmented system of individual trade, health, and fire…
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