How to Deregister a Business Name in Kenya

These are the procedures you need to follow to deregister a business name on the eCitizen portal. This process is also known as business cessation.

You apply for a cessation to close when you are no longer able to run your business. It is important to state legally that you will no longer be doing business under the given name.

You can deregister a business name anytime upon completion of business or partnership term or upon the death of a partner, withdrawal of a partner or for any other reason which make it impossible to carry on the business.

Before you think of starting the cessation process, ensure your business is linked on the eCitizen Portal.

The process of deregistering a limited company is quite different.

This Process Will Provide Cessation Services for;

1. Sole proprietorship
2. Partnerships

Requirements In Order To Deregister a Business Name

• A scan of the Business Registration Certificate
• A scan of signed BN6 form

Step by Step Guide on How to Deregister a Business Name

1. Log into your eCitizen account using your ID Number/Email and password.
2. Locate the Business Registration Service option and click on it.
3. You will see the business you want to deregister listed under ‘My businesses” option.
4. On the right hand side, click on view button.
5. Click on the ‘Maintain a Company’ option.
6. Click on the ‘Make Application” button and select cessation to close.
7. Select a reason for cessation and upload the business registration certificate. Click on save and continue.
8. On the next stage, download and sign the BN6 form then upload it using the provided option. Click on save and continue button to proceed.
9. A one-time code will be sent to your registered phone. Enter the code and click on verify.
10. Review your application details; confirm that you have provided the required information and click finish. Make your payment (Kshs 250) and submit your application.

How to Check If the Business Has Been Deregistered

Once you deregister a business name, the process will take a few days to go through. To check if the business cessation has been completed, log into your eCitizen account and click on the business option.

Under my businesses, you will see the status reading ceased on the said business. To download and print notice of approval of business cessation, click on view. On the recent applications click on view and a page where you can download it will open.

Conclussion of Business Sessation

It is always important to follow the laid out procedures of closing any business you are not using. Not, only businesses, even other entities such as bank accounts you no longer use, should be closed officially. This will prevent many problems from arising soon.

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