We live in the digital age where it is easy to verify information on the Internet. In Kenya, we have the eCitizen platform that allows you to verify registered businesses in the country.
Registered under Business Register Services on eCitizen, one can find a list of all companies in Kenya and verify if the details the business owner sends to them are official and valid under one document.
Before you transact in any business always ensure you have a valid official search certificate referred to as đť—–đť—Ą đťźđťź®.
However, to get this certificate, you can conduct a due diligence for as low as Ksh650 on the Citizen portal.
This not only helps you avoid fraudsters, but also keeps records of the affiliations you have been in business with.
Here is how to:
- Go to your eCitizen portal.
- Select business registration services.
- Select make application.
- Under the main menu, select Official Search (LLP Search)
- Under the business name enter the name of the business name you were to search.
- Select the business in question.
- Fill in the applicant's details.
- Pay and download the form.
What is an Official search document?
Widely known as CR12 this is an official document issued by the register of companies detailing the existence and current ownership of a limited company.
The certificate contains the following information about the company: Name, Address, Registration number, Date of registration, Registered office of the company, Nominal Share capital of the company, nationality and shareholders division of the Directors and Shareholders.
However, for public companies, the shareholding details might not be available.
