Kenya has in recent years had rise in fraud cases. People transacting with ghost companies that they realise later that they don’t exist. To avoid getting scammed, always perform a background search before transacting with a company. Here’s how:
Log in to E-Citizen portal with your account. If you don’t have an account, you can create for free with your phone or computer.
Click on the Business Registration Service (BRS) tab. Choose Official Search (“CR12”) for Private Limited Companies then click Apply Now.
Then key in the registration name or number of the company you want to search. This will help in narrowing the results to the entity you want information about.
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You’ll get the results and if the company status is verified, you will enter your postal address, code, email and phone number as your personal details. This is to confirm the one doing the company search.
After saving, you’ll confirm the checkbox saying “i have provided all the information as required by the registrar in regard to this application.” You’ll then pay a sum of Ksh 650
Most kenyans have been defrauded their hard earned money by people claiming to be representatives of a certain company. After doing transactions and communications cut, that’s when they realise they’ve been dealing with a non-existent company.
This makes it hard for a follow up as there is no footprint for detectives to follow. Before doing transactions with a specific company, especially in large sum transactions, you need to do this search.
Also remember, this search is a computer generated certificate. Only verified companies will be able to generate an automated official search through E-Citizen. This search is addressed to an individual or company making the application for the search.
Don’t be Scammed. Do your search and save your money.