The Kenyan government, through the Companies Act, 2015 places inordinate duty on companies; both local and foreign to ensure compliance with legal obligations in accordance with the statute. The prerequisite for strict compliance has over the years continued to evolve with the stricter regulations in place to minimize fraudulent dealings.
We aim to deliver top-notch and comprehensive Company Secretarial services to our clients. This ensures, among other factors, that our clients maintain good corporate governance, effectively administer their business, and comply with the requisite legislations, laws, and regulations governing business operations. Our services include:
- Incorporation of Companies, Trusts, Business Names, Societies, and other statutory entities
- State regulatory compliance for Foreign Companies
- Preparation and filing of statutory returns
- Transfer of Shares, Increasing or Reducing Share Capital, and Allotments
- Assisting in the striking out of companies and cessation of business names from the register
- Facilitating Company Annual and General Meetings, taking minutes, extracting resolutions, and filing the same
- Establishing new businesses and restructuring existing ones
- Procuring National Government and County Government Trade Licenses, Business Permits, and any Business Regulatory Certifications
- Striking out of a Company/Business Name from the Register
- Advising Clients on Company Compliance Requirements in Accordance with the Law.
Other Practice Areas
Real Estate & Conveyancing
Over time, the real estate sector has seen substantial growth, bringing new perspectives and interactions with property. At Bashir & Associates Advocates, we stay agile, adapting to these developments.
Banking Securities & Finance
In the development of any economy, financial institutions, including banks and credit Saccos, play a pivotal role as the heartbeat of finance, serving as key drivers for economic growth.
Commercial Transactions
Kenya stands as an emerging commercial hub in Africa, a vision well reflected in its Vision 2030, economic development agendas, and strategic partnerships within multinational treaties.
Company Secretarial Services
The Kenyan government, through the Companies Act, 2015 places inordinate duty on companies; both local and foreign to ensure compliance with legal obligations in accordance with the statute.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
We offer comprehensive dispute resolution mechanisms such as ADR or negotiation since we are alive to the fact that court litigation is often costly and time consuming.
Immigration Law
Kenya’s Immigration Law practice has grown due to increased foreign investment and the influx of foreign nationals, underscoring its importance.
Family Law & Succession Matters
The family is a crucial societal unit supporting institutions and maintaining social order. Family law ensures the recognition and protection of this institution by the state.
Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property rights (IP rights) cover Trademarks, Patents, Industrial designs, Copyrights, Geographical Indication, and more, granting the owner a monopoly to protect and control their intellectual creations.
Labour & Employment Law
Kenyan employee rights, bolstered by the 2010 Constitution, statutes, and judicial interpretation, now allow lawful termination for convenience with proper notice.