Get or renew a Kwale County business permit
County Government of Kwale · sources read 4 Oct 2026
Pay the Kwale County single business permit fee for your type of business to the county, by bank deposit or an official electronic channel, and keep the official receipt. Renew by 31 March every year; after that a 3% monthly penalty applies.
- Fee
- KSh 2,000Kiosk or light temporary structure under 5 m2, per yearKSh 3,000Small shop or retail service (up to 4 staff, under 50 m2, faraway location), per yearKSh 4,000Medium shop or retail service (1-100 m2), per year
- Deadline
- Renew by 31 March every year
- Where
- County Government of Kwale revenue offices; pay by deposit to the county bank account or the county's electronic payment channel (Kwale Pay)
Steps
- Find your business category and its permit fee in the county's business licensing schedule.
- Pay through an official county channel: a deposit to the county bank account or the county's electronic payment channel.
- Ask for and keep the official receipt for your payment.
- Put your business licence up where it can clearly be seen.
- Renew it by 31 March every year.
Watch out
- Renew after 31 March and you pay 3% a month on the unpaid fee, compounded.
- Not displaying your licence can cost you a KSh 500 fine.
- Only pay through official county channels and get an official receipt; cash to an unofficial collector is not valid.
Who can apply
- Anyone in Kwale County who regularly sells goods or services, as a trade, profession or other business.
Official sources (1)
- The Kwale County Finance Act, 2025 (Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 8, Kwale County Acts No. 4) kwale.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026