CR12 Online Application In Kenya

 

CR 12 is an official and legal confirmation or Certificate by the Registrar of Companies in Kenya indicating the details and the directors and shareholders of a Company. In addition, it confirms that the company’s records exist at the Company registry and the same is signed off by the Registrar highlighting the following details;

• The list of shareholders, Postal Addresses and respective shareholding;
• The list of Directors and their postal addresses
• The Registered office of the Company
• Any debentures, charges or encumbrances registered against the company.

CR12 Search Kenya

 

A CR 12 Kenya application form Kenya is made in the form of a business letter addressed to the Registrar of Companies in Kenya. The Companies Registry is situated at 316 Upper hill Chambers, in Nairobi, which is the only Registry in entire Kenya.

The Business letter is addressed to whoever applied for it.

The Business letter provides the name of the company  and the company incorporation number. The letter also requests that the details of debentures/charges against the company if any be availed

When can you apply for a CR 12 in Kenya?

 

• Upon Company registration in Kenya
• After filing annual Returns
• After making any changes in the shareholding of your company
• After making changes in the directorship of your company
• After increasing/decreasing share capital of your company

What is the duration of getting a CR 12?

 

It takes about 2-5 days to get it but the process can be expedited. It is advisable to have your company linked

For older companies it may take longer to have your it, this is because the Business Registration Team have to conduct a manual search.

Are there cases where I might not be able to get a CR 12?

 

Your company will not get a CR 12 if all the company records including annual returns have not been filed. The Registrar will notify you as to the reasons why it could not be issued. If you would like to apply for your companies CR 12  Kenya, please contact us at info@companysecretariesafrica.com or call +254114503453.

What are the documents Required?

 

• Company Letterhead – you will need to write a request to Company Registry to request for the CR 12  Kenya company checkup. The letter must contain your company logo, address and it needs to be signed
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Latest Annual Returns (if any)

Other requirements are;

• Company email address
• Company telephone number
• Company postal address

The above requirements must be what was  used during the company registration.

It  is mandatory for registered companies that are applying for Tenders, AGPO registration and seeking Bank loans, and many other reasons.

The form Kenya download in CR12 form Kenya pdf can be provided by Briantony from registrar of companies Kenya downloads.

How often can I renew my CR 12?

It is a very vital document that depicts the company status as it exists in the company records.

In cases where the company has undergone a change of officials, then renewing a CR12 is necessary.

If the company has an older version of the CR 12

If the company has done any changes in relation to the shareholding of the company.

One is not limited to the number of times to renew the CR 12, but it is necessary to have one after changes in the organization have been effected.

 

Difference Between CR12 and CR13

 

It is a document provided by the Business Registration Service(BRS) on the e-citizen platform. This document contains information on company shareholding, a company registered office, directors, and shareholders of the company, and any debenture or encumbrance of a company.

CR 13 is a form that notifies the cessation of office of a company secretary. All registered companies with a turnover of Kshs  5 million must have a company secretary. Other limited companies can outsource the services of a company secretary to offer these services.

CR 8, on the other hand, is a form that denotes the the residential address or change of address of the director of the company

CR 12 for a sole proprietorship

A sole proprietorship is a type of business that s registered under the Business Registration Service. This type of company has one director. A business name or sole proprietorship can also apply for a CR 12.

 

If you would like to apply for your company CR 12  Kenya, for both your limited company and sole proprietorship,  please contact us at info@companysecretariesafrica.com or call +254114503453.