A scrap metal dealer license is required in Kenya to trade in scrap metal legally. The Scrap Metal Council of Kenya, an agency under the Ministry of Trade, processes and registers this license. However, due to the country’s unethical vandalism of critical infrastructure, one must follow a strict and tedious application process to obtain a permit.

As a licensed scrap metal dealer in Kenya, you are guided by the Scrap Metal Council of Kenya, which determines the types of metals you can handle. This guidance ensures that your business operates within the legal and ethical boundaries.

Kenya has two types of scrap metal dealer licenses: a site license and a collector’s license. A site license is issued by the local authority where the scrap metal is situated. It requires identifying all the sites where the licensee conducts business and a site manager named for each location. A collector’s license allows a person to collect scrap metal within the issuing local authority area but not from another local authority area.

Operating a scrap metal business in Kenya requires strict adherence to the law. To deal in scrap metal, you must be a Kenya Scrap Metal Dealers Association member and have a license issued by the Scrap Metal Council of Kenya. Non-compliance can lead to severe consequences, including a fine of up to ten million shillings, imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both for a first offence.

To obtain a scrap metal dealership license in Kenya, the following requirements must be met:

• Scrap Metal Dealers Association Membership Number and Certificate
• Business Registration Certificate
• County Single Business Permit
• Contact Information of the Business (Postal Address, Telephone Number, Email Address)
• Physical Address of the Business (Name of Road, Plot Number, Town, County)
• Plot Title or Lease Agreement
• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Director’s Details (KRA PIN and Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Residential Physical Address of the Proprietor or Partners (Name of Road, House Number, Town, County)

The fees for a scrap metal license in Kenya are as follows:

• Dealer Kes 250000
• Agents Kes 250000
• Miller Kes 250000
• Export Kes 250000
• Importer Kes 250000

In summary, a scrap metal dealer license is not just a legal requirement but a necessary step to ensure your business’s ethical and lawful operation. Strict requirements must be met to obtain a permit, and it’s crucial to follow the law and regulations surrounding scrap metal dealing to avoid fines and imprisonment.

To apply for a scrap metal dealership license in Kenya, email the above requirements to rna@raynessanalytica.com.