Partnership & Limited Liability Partnership Registration in Kenya

What’s the difference between a General Partnership and an LLP?

• General Partnership
  • Two or more individuals run a business together.
  • All partners share profits, responsibilities, and unlimited personal liability. If the business owes money, personal assets may be at risk.
• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
  • Similar collaboration between partners—except partners enjoy liability protection.
  • Your personal assets are generally protected from business debts and actions.

The main difference? Liability. With an LLP, you get legal protection; with a General Partnership, you don’t.

• Choose a General Partnership if you’re keeping it small, low-cost, and informal.
• Opt for an LLP if you’re growing, want credibility, or need legal protection.

Requirements for Registration

General Partnership requires:

• Full names, IDs, and KRA PINs for each partner.
• Physical and postal address for the business.
• A simple Partnership Deed (not mandatory but highly recommended).

LLP requires:

• All of the above PLUS:
• An LLP agreement or registration form detailing how partners will manage and profit.
• Must indicate the limited liability structure.

How to Register via eCitizen & BRS

1. Log into eCitizen
2. For a partnership, choose “Register Business Name,” fill partner details, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit.
3. For an LLP, go to Business Registration Service (BRS) portal—log in there—and select the option to register an LLP. Upload your LLP agreement and partner details.
4. Pay the registration fee online and wait for the certificate.

Pros & Cons of Each Model

Processing Time

• General Partnership: Usually done within 3–7 working days if all documents are correct.
• LLP: Takes a bit longer—typically 5–10 working days, as BRS may review the agreement and structure more carefully.

How Luvisia Digital Helps

At Luvisia Digital, we simplify the entire process for both Partnerships and LLPs:

• We assist with partner details collection, KRA PIN verification, and drafting the required deeds or agreements.
• We handle the registration on your behalf—whether on eCitizen for partnerships or BRS for LLPs.
• We review submissions to ensure everything is correct, helping avoid rejections and delays.
• We deliver your registration certificate to your inbox and keep you updated throughout.

For small ventures, a General Partnership may suffice. But if you’re growing, seeking clients, or want better protection, an LLP is smarter.

Luvisia Digital ensures your registration is:

• Fast
• Legally compliant

What’s Next?

Stick around baecause in upcoming blogs, we’ll walk you through Private Limited Company registration, NGO applications, CBO setups, SACCO licensing, Trust formation, and Foundation structuring. Stay tuned to the Luvisia Digital Blog for clarity and expert support.