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 licences. It is issued annually by the county government where the business premises are located, under the Business Licensing Act and individual County Finance Acts. Issuing Authority: County Government (e.g., Nairobi City County, Mombasa County) All businesses operating from fixed premises — retail shops, offices, salons, clinics, workshops, and more — are required to hold a valid SBP.

Business Category	Annual SBP Fee (KES)
Small kiosk / informal trader	3,000 – 8,000
Retail shop (small)	8,000 – 15,000
Retail shop (medium)	15,000 – 30,000
Professional office (lawyer, accountant)	20,000 – 50,000
Supermarket / large retail outlet	50,000 – 150,000
Manufacturing / light industry	30,000 – 100,000
Hospital / clinic / pharmacy	40,000 – 120,000
Financial institution (bank, SACCO)	80,000 – 200,000
Penalty for late renewal (per month)	5% of licence fee

Fees are tiered by business category, floor area, and projected annual turnover. Nairobi City County publishes its full SBP schedule in its annual Finance Act, available at City Hall or the county revenue portal.

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