Motor Vehicle Hire Licence Fees / Charges

A motor vehicle hire licence is required for businesses renting out vehicles — including tourist service vehicle hire — and is issued by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) under the Tourist Industry Licensing Act, distinct from NTSA's driver-focused licensing.

Fee Summary Table

Item	Fee / Charge
Application fee (new applicants)	Ksh. 1,000
Annual licence fee	Ksh. 8,000
Licence renewal fee	Ksh. 8,000
Late renewal penalty	10% of the applicable licence fee per month delayed

Source: Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) Class C licensing fee schedule.

What You Need

Certificate of registration/incorporation
CR12 or identity documents for directors
KRA PIN certificate
Proof of vehicle ownership or a contract of hire, plus a vehicle inspection report
Work/entry permits for non-Kenyan directors, where applicable

Renew Three Months Early

TRA requires licences to be renewed at least three months before expiry, and the 10%-per-month late penalty accumulates quickly on an Ksh. 8,000 base fee. Mark your renewal date well in advance to avoid an avoidable penalty on top of the standard annual fee. At Ksh. 1,000 to apply and Ksh. 8,000 a year to maintain, a motor vehicle hire licence is a manageable recurring cost for car hire and tourist vehicle businesses — just don't let the renewal date slip, since the penalty clock starts immediately after expiry.

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