Courier Operator License in Kenya

Published by Raymond Nduga

Aug 11, 2024

Rayness Analytica can help you obtain a license to operate a postal or courier service in Kenya. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) details and guides the process. Here are the requirements for registration of a courier license in Kenya:

  1. Please submit a cover letter on your company letterhead to the Director of Licensing, Compliance, and Standards highlighting your intentions.
  2. Provide a copy of your certificate of registration.
  3. Submit a copy of your company’s Memorandums, constitution, or another body document.
  4. If your company is limited, provide a current CR12 and a list of directors. Note that foreign-owned companies must have at least 30% Kenyan shareholding.
  5. Provide your company or business PIN certificate.
  6. If your company is old, provide your tax compliance certificate.
  7. Provide the details of your company’s registered office, including the name of the building, the name of the road, the general location, the town, and the county.
  8. Provide copies of the proprietors’, directors’, or officials’ IDs. If you have foreign directors, provide passport copies.
  9. Provide your company’s contact information, including postal address, email address, and telephone number.
  10. Provide the directors’ and officials’ contact information, including postal addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers.
  11. Provide a business plan for your company or business. The business plan should highlight your service network, the market you intend to serve, business expansion proposals for at least three years, and a general guideline of the business.
  12. Complete the application form.

You can submit your application once you have gathered all the required documents. The process involves paying an application fee of Kshs 5,000 (for a national courier operator) and a license fee of Kshs 30,000 (or 0.4% of the annual turnover of audited accounts, whichever is higher). Contact Rayness Analytica at rna@raynessanalytica.com for more information and guidance.

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