Register as a film agent for foreign productions (KFCB)
Kenya Film Classification Board · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Register your film production company with KFCB on its online portal (tms.kfcb.go.ke). It costs KSh 12,000 a year, for new applications and renewals alike.
- Fee
- KSh 12,000Film agent registration or renewal (per year)
- How long
- 10-15 minutes once your application is complete
- Where
- Online on KFCB's portal (tms.kfcb.go.ke) or at any KFCB office (HQ: Uchumi House, Nairobi)
What you need
- Filled application form
- Company certificate of registration or incorporation
- CR12
- KRA PIN certificate
- Professional certificate in audio-visual media production or film making
- Company profile
- List of equipment (only if you own equipment)
Steps
- Log in to KFCB's portal (tms.kfcb.go.ke) and choose 'Register as a Film Agent'. You can also apply at any KFCB office.
- Fill in the form and upload your company documents and professional certificate.
- Pay KSh 12,000 and get your annual certificate of registration.
Watch out
- The certificate is annual. Renew every year (also KSh 12,000).
- Being an agent doesn't replace the filming licence: every film shot in Kenya still needs one from KFCB.
Who can apply
- Local film production companies that represent foreign filmmakers in Kenya.
Official sources (4)
- Licensing Film Agents and Filmmakers kfcb.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- KFCB Citizens' Service Delivery Charter (reviewed 2026) kfcb.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) kfcb.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- KFCB Transaction Management System tms.kfcb.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026