Register an engineering consulting firm with EBK
Engineers Board of Kenya · sources read 2 Oct 2026
Apply on the EBK eCitizen portal using Form EBK 4. The firm must be registered with BRS, have a licensed consulting engineer as a partner or principal shareholder, and be at least 51% Kenyan-owned; the application fee is KSh 30,000.
- Fee
- KSh 30,000Engineering consulting firm application feeKSh 500,000Foreign consulting firm application fee
- Where
- Online on the EBK eCitizen portal (ebk.ecitizen.go.ke); EBK offices at Fortis Suites, 9th Floor, Hospital Road, Nairobi
What you need
- Application Form EBK 4
- Business name certificate or certificate of incorporation
- Proof that the firm's object is consulting engineering services
- Proof of citizenship of the shareholders or partners
- Certified copies of the firm's KRA PIN, VAT and valid Tax Compliance Certificate
- Evidence of a bank account in the firm's name
Steps
- Log in to eCitizen at ebk.ecitizen.go.ke and choose 'Engineering consulting firm new application' (or the foreign firm option).
- Fill in Form EBK 4, attach the documents and pay the application fee.
- For a limited company, also show that consulting engineers hold at least 51% of the shares.
Watch out
- Running an engineering consulting firm that EBK has not registered is an offence: a fine of up to KSh 500,000, up to 2 years in prison, or both.
- Tell EBK within 30 days of any change in owners, partners, directors or shareholders.
- A foreign firm must be incorporated in Kenya, with at least 51% of its shares held by Kenyan citizens who are consulting engineers.
Who can apply
- A firm with at least one partner or principal shareholder who is a consulting engineer holding a valid licence in the discipline.
- At least 51% of the shares must be held by Kenyan citizens.
Official sources (3)
- The Engineers Rules, 2019 (L.N. 18 of 2019) new.kenyalaw.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Engineers Act, 2011 (No. 43 of 2011) new.kenyalaw.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Engineers Board of Kenya - eCitizen ebk.ecitizen.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026