Start a Business in Meru Ke

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

6 permitseCitizen registration: instant. County permit: 1-3 weeks.💰 KES 3,000-15,000

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Overview

Starting a business in Meru Ke requires a Single Business Permit through the Meru County Government. Base fee: KES 3,000-15,000.

Required Permits

Business name registration (eCitizen portal)
KRA PIN (tax ID)
Single Business Permit (from County Government)
Health inspection
Fire clearance
NEMA licence (if environmental impact)

Step-by-Step Process

1

Business name registration (eCitizen portal)

2

KRA PIN (tax ID)

3

Single Business Permit (from County Government)

4

Health inspection

5

Fire clearance

6

NEMA licence (if environmental impact)

Costs

Estimated total: KES 3,000-15,000 depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Meru County Government

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Common Mistakes

eCitizen portal for national business registration (ecitizen.go.ke)
Business Registration Service: Sheria House, Nairobi
Business name: KES 950–1,200. Company: KES 10,000–20,000
KRA PIN required (FREE) before county permit
Single Business Permit from County Government
Health inspection required for food businesses

Choose Your Business Type

RestaurantFood TruckBarber ShopRetail StoreCoffee ShopBar / NightclubGym / Fitness StudioNail SalonCannabis DispensaryDog GroomingBakeryCleaning ServiceDaycare CenterAuto Repair Shop

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