Establishment of an Export Processing Zone Enterprise

An export processing zone enterprise refers to a corporate body which has been granted a valid licence by the Export Processing Authority.

An Export Processing Zone Enterprise shall be only be granted a licence if the proposed business enterprise:

     i.       is incorporated in Kenya, whether or not it is wholly foreign-owned, for the sole purpose of producing goods or services for export within an export processing zone;

    ii.       proposes to engage in any activity or activities eligible to be undertaken by an export processing zone enterprise in the export processing zone;

   iii.       shall not have a deleterious impact on the environment, or engage in unlawful activities, impinging on national security or may prove to be a health hazard; and

   iv.       conducts its business in accordance with the laws for the time-being in force.

For more information and/or assistance in matters relating to establishment and/or licencing of an export processing zone enterprise, contact us via info@gmorinaadvocates.org/godfrey@gmorinaadvocates.org and/or +254 786437754.