Local Contractor Registration

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Contractor registration is one of the main functions of the Authority and is anchored in the law.

According to Section 15 of the National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011, a person shall not carry on the business of a contractor unless the person is registered by the Board under the Act and has a valid practicing license.

There are eight categories that are available for awardment, NCA 8-NCA 1 and five classes of works, namely:

  • a) Water and Roads, classified under civil engineering works;
  • b) Mechanical and Electrical classified under specialist engineering services
  • c) Building engineering works

Please note that contractors interested in undertaking works under select specialist subclasses will also require licenses from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) as shown below:

Electrical Installations. EPRA
Generating Plants, Lifts and Escalators. EPRA
Radio Communication CA
Structural Cabling. CA
Telecommunication (PABX, Intercoms and Telephone Wiring). CA
Local Contractor Registration Requirements

1.Copy of company registration certificate (attach ID copies of the director/s) or copy of certificate of incorporation and CR12 for          incorporated companies.

2.Academic certificates and testimonials for the technically qualified directors.

3.Academic certificates and testimonials for the technically qualified staff.

4.A valid KRA Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC).

5.A certified copy of current business license.

6.If applying for electrical engineering works, attach a license from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

7.If applying for communication engineering works, attach a license from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK).

8.Proof of firm’s past experience/ongoing project(s) if any.

9.Proof of plant, equipment and machine holdings.

10.Certified copies proving ownership of assets.

11.Three years ‘audited accounts, certified by a person registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) and other           relevant financial information.

12.May be registered with a contractors’ association (attach membership certificate).

Note

a. Number 1-5 are mandatory requirements for all applicants

b. Number 6 and 7 are mandatory requirements for electrical and communications contractors

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