Foreign Investment & Market Entry
Empowering foreign investors entering the Kenyan market.
Kenya continues to attract foreign direct investment as a gateway to East and Central Africa. As a full-service Nairobi firm, we help international clients navigate the legal, regulatory and operational landscape with confidence - from company registration and investment licensing to cross-border transactions, joint ventures and ongoing compliance.
Our multidisciplinary team - lawyers, company secretaries, a chartered accountant, an actuary and MBA-qualified professionals - delivers commercially attuned solutions that align with both local regulation and international business standards.
Legal services for foreign investors
- Business setup & incorporation - legal structures, shareholder agreements, KenInvest registration
- Company formation & structuring - incorporation strategy, legal-entity advice
- Corporate restructuring - reorganisation, insolvency advisory, exit strategies
- Corporate governance & secretarial services - board advisory, statutory filings
- Commercial agreements - drafting and negotiating high-value contracts and MOUs
- Cross-border transactions - structuring international deals, joint ventures, capital inflows
- Investment certificates & work permits - Investment Promotion Certificates and immigration approvals
- Mergers & acquisitions - due diligence, structuring, competition compliance, integration
- Regulatory advisory - sector-specific requirements across finance, telecoms, energy and trade
- Private equity & venture capital - investment structuring, term sheets, capital raising
Why Crownmarks
Investment-law fluency
Deep understanding of Kenyan investment law and international business standards.
Seamless coordination
Direct working relationships with KenInvest, immigration authorities and sector regulators.
Built for the long term
A commitment to efficiency, confidentiality and long-term client success.
Let's talk about your matter.
Whether you're entering the Kenyan market, navigating a dispute, or planning for your family's future, a confidential first conversation is the right place to start.