Partnership
A partnership is restricted to a maximum of 20 persons, each of whom is jointly and separately liable for all debts incurred. If these numbers are exceeded, the partnership must be registered under the Companies Act.
A partnership may be formed by any kind of agreement. This need not be formal but is usually in writing. If the partnership does not trade under the names of the partners, the business names to be used by the partnership must be registered under the Registration of the Business Names Act, Chapter 499 of the Laws of Kenya.
A Partnership is required to file the statement of particulars form with the Registrar of Companies. The form has to be signed by all the partners. Partnership agreements do not have to be filed with the Registrar of Companies. The Registrar will then issue a Certificate of Registration.