Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration Certificate — Fees and Charges in Kenya

A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a hybrid entity combining features of both a company and a traditional partnership. Partners have limited personal liability while the entity itself is a separate legal person. LLPs are registered with the Business Registration Service (BRS) under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2011.

Fees and Charges

Item	Fee (KES)
LLP registration	25,000
Certificate of Incorporation issued	Included
Change of LLP name	2,000
Official search	Varies

Processing time is typically 1 working day. All payments are made through the eCitizen platform.

Key Requirements

Requirement	Details
Minimum partners	2 (at least one must be a Kenyan resident)
Designated partner	At least one designated partner must be appointed
LLP Agreement	Must be lodged with the Registrar
KRA PIN	Required for all partners
Registered office in Kenya	Mandatory

An LLP is particularly suited to professional service firms such as law firms, accounting practices, and consultancies. Unlike a company, an LLP is not required to hold an annual general meeting or file audited accounts with the Registrar, though it must file annual returns confirming its continuing good standing. Partners' liability is limited to their agreed contribution, except where a partner has acted fraudulently. Regulated by the Business Registration Service (BRS) under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2011, Laws of Kenya.

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