Architectural Firm Registration Fees / Charges, Kenya

An architectural firm operating in Kenya — whether as a partnership, company, or sole practitioner entity — must obtain a Firm Registration Certificate and an annual practising certificate from the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS). This is a requirement under the Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act and the BORAQS Code of Conduct (updated 2024). Every registered firm must renew its practising certificate annually and ensure that a registered architect holds at least 51% of shares if the firm has unregistered partners.

Architectural Firm Registration Fee Summary Table

Fee Type	Amount	Notes
Firm registration application (Form B3)	Confirm with BORAQS	One-off on initial registration
Annual practising certificate (firm)	Confirm with BORAQS	Renewed each year
Professional indemnity insurance	Required	All registered firms must hold this

BORAQS does not publicly list individual fee amounts on its website; fees are communicated to applicants directly. Confirm current amounts with BORAQS.

Key Requirements

Firm registration requires submission of BORAQS Form B3, proof of incorporation, details of all directors/partners and their BORAQS registration numbers, evidence that at least one principal shareholder is a registered consulting architect with power of attorney, and proof of professional indemnity insurance. Firms must register all project engagements with BORAQS as required by the Code of Conduct.

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