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"Certification sheet" format

Steps (12)

Obtain processing licence (12)

1 Apply for registration

2 Obtain registration approval

3 Apply for licence

4 Pay application fees

5 Obtain application number notification

6 Inspection of premises

7 Obtain approval notification

8 Obtain invoice

9 Pay for licence

10 Obtain processing licence

11 Obtain stamp duty

12 Submit licence for registration

3

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(last modified: 23/06/2021)

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Recourse

Timeframe ( see details )

0 mn - 0 mn

What do I get?

Submission notification

What are the requirements?

1.

Agent(s) appointment letter(s) (copy)
Detailing their contacts and areas of operations and their identification documents.

2.

Certificate of incorporation (copy)
A certified copy.

3.

Articles of associaton (copy)
A certified copy.

4.

Form CR 2 (copy)
A certified copy.

5.

Shareholder's list-Form CR 12 (copy)

6.

Valid tax compliance certificate (copy)

7.

Environmental impact assessment licence (copy)
Issued by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).

8.

Knowledge and experience (copy)
Description of the applicant's knowledge and experience of minerals dealings in Kenya or elsewhere.

9.

Work plan (copy)
Of the proposed processing operation.

10.

Qualification
Employment particulars and trainings, for Kenyans.

11.

Information
Proposed source of minerals and information on the procurement of local goods and services.

12.

Title deed (copy)

or

Lease agreement (copy)

or

Land consent (copy)

13.

Bank statement (copy)
Of the company for at least six (6) months.

or

Audited financial statement (copy)
Of the company for at least six (6) months.

Additionally, for newly registered companies (less than six months old)

1.

Bank statement (copy)
Of one of the Directors, of the last six months.

2.

Sworn affidavit (copy)
As proof of financial capability for newly registered companies.

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min. 5mn - Max. 20mn

Legal justification

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Recourse: State Department of Mining

Entity in charge

State Department of Mining

Madini House, Machakos Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 30009, Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 723 101
Email: info@mining.go.ke, queries@mining.go.ke
Website: www.petroleumandmining.go.ke
Directions:

Unit in charge

Office of the Manager, Inspector of Mines

Mon:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Tue:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Wed:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Thu:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Fri:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00