Getting a business name hasnt been any easier

Step 1 Do a Business name search and reserve the new proposed name.

1. This is done online by visiting E-Citizens:Business Registration Service and log in using your e-citizen credentials ( or register if you do not have an account)
2. Click on name search and reservation and click on apply now.
3. Enter proposed name and required information.
4. Pay required fee of Ksh 150 and confirm payment details.
5. Get name and reserve the name.

Step 2 Register Business name

1. Click on Business Name Registration and click on apply now.
2. Enter reserved name and required information.
3. Pay required fee of Ksh 150 and confirm payment details.
4. Print payments acknowledgements and the business registration certificate.

Step 3 Make application for change of particulars – Business Name

1. Visit the E-Citizen:Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice portal.
2. Click on “make application” on the top left hand side of the screen.
3. Click on “business name registration” then select “5. Request for change of particulars BN- Business Name” and click on “Apply Now”
4. Enter the required information:
   
   1. New Business Name
   2. Business registration Number
   3. Old Business Name
5. Upload business registration certificate then click “continue” to validate the new business name
6. After validation, verify that the particulars you have entered are correct, proceed to make payment using the provided modes of payment.
7. Enter the short code you receive in your phone to verify your payment.
8. Print the payment invoice and the new certificate of registration with the new business name