Change a company's name
Business Registration Service · sources read 2 Oct 2026
Pass a special resolution, then log in to BRS eCitizen (brsv2.ecitizen.go.ke), open the company, click Maintain Company and choose Change of Name. Enter your preferred names, pay the KSh 4,000 fee, upload the signed CR15 and CR19, and download the certificate of change of name once approved.
- Fee
- KSh 4,000Change of name of a company
- How long
- About 1 day
- Where
- Online on BRS eCitizen (brsv2.ecitizen.go.ke)
What you need
- Notice of change of name (Form CR15) and Form CR19 (special resolution); the system generates both
- Letter of no objection (optional)
Steps
- Log in at brsv2.ecitizen.go.ke, click VIEW under My Businesses and pick the company.
- Click Maintain Company, select Change of Name and enter your preferred names in order of priority.
- Pay and submit, then wait for the name review.
- When asked by SMS, edit the application, add the resolution details, then download, sign, scan and upload the CR15 and CR19.
- Once approved, download the certificate of change of name from the application.
Watch out
- The new name only takes effect when the Registrar issues the certificate of change of name.
- Check the new name is available and reserve it before you start.
- File the special resolution (CR19) within 14 days of passing it.
Who can apply
- Any registered company, by special resolution or another method set out in its articles.
Official sources (6)
- Fee Schedule - Companies Registry brs.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- FAQs brs.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- PN/03: Event driven filings (Practice Note, 2025) brs.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Company Registry Forms brs.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Services Available on BRS Version 2 brs.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- BRS eCitizen brsv2.ecitizen.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026