The verdict in three sentences
In Kenya, the Business Registration Service (BRS) on the eCitizen portal registers a business name in one to two days for a low fee. This speed and price make the web referral partner status accessible to almost anyone. Once registered, you sign mandates and invoice your Kolonell commissions: 15% showcase, 12% e-commerce, 10% marketplace, 8% institutional.
Fees and timeline on eCitizen
The eCitizen portal centralizes name search, registration, and tax registration (KRA PIN) in one online flow. Kenya offers one of the smoothest digital registration experiences in the region. Here is the 2026 order of magnitude.
| Legal form | Capital | Total cost | BRS timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business name | None | Low fee | 1 day |
| Private limited (LTD) | Declared | Moderate | 2 to 4 days |
| LTD + KRA PIN | Declared | Moderate + tax | 3 to 5 days |
| Company with lawyer | Declared | Higher | 5 to 10 days |
To start as a partner, a business name is unbeatable: you get a registration and a KRA PIN that let you invoice legally.
Documents and steps
The eCitizen dossier is light, built for speed. Prepare these items to hit the fastest timeline.
| Step | Document / action | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. eCitizen account | ID + phone | 30 min |
| 2. Name search | Check availability | Same day |
| 3. Pay fees | Mobile money on portal | Immediate |
| 4. Registration | Certificate issued | 1 to 2 days |
| 5. KRA PIN | Tax identification | 1 to 2 days |
| 6. Business account | Bank or mobile business wallet | 1 to 3 days |
With a KRA PIN, your invoices are compliant, which matters enormously to the SMEs and institutions you approach.
The Kolonell referral partner program
Once registered, become a Kolonell partner: you bring a client, we design and deliver, you earn the commission. Here are the 2026 rates and how many deals repay your setup.
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| Segment | Commission | Recurring | Deals to repay a low setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 15% | 5% | 1 (min. 37,500 FCFA) |
| E-commerce | 12% | 5% | A fraction of one deal |
| Marketplace | 10% | — | A fraction of one deal |
| Institutional | 8% | — | A fraction of one deal |
Even the smallest showcase commission (37,500 FCFA equivalent) repays your registration many times over on the first deal.
Mini case study
Adjovi, a student, registers a business name on eCitizen for a low fee. In her first month she brings two clients: a clinic (Starter showcase at 250,000 FCFA, 15% commission = 37,500 FCFA) and a grocery (Starter e-commerce at 1,000,000 FCFA, 12% commission = 120,000 FCFA). Total: 157,500 FCFA in commissions against a tiny setup fee, a return of many times her investment.
FAQ
How much does BRS registration cost in 2026? A business name costs a low portal fee, one of the most affordable digital registrations in the region.
How fast is registration? The eCitizen portal issues a business name in 1 to 2 days and a limited company within 2 to 5 days.
Is minimum capital required? No for a business name; a limited company declares a modest share capital that you keep.
How many deals repay the setup? A single showcase deal (37,500 FCFA minimum equivalent) repays the low setup fee several times over.
Is a KRA PIN required to invoice? A KRA PIN lets you issue compliant invoices and protects you legally, which is essential for institutional and larger SME clients.
Let's talk about your project. Register on eCitizen, become a Kolonell partner, and repay your setup on the very first deal. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
