Renewal of Licences for Transit Sheds

<p><img src="https://www.kra.go.ke/images/NEXTGEN/Customs-Transit-shed-sept-2026.webp" /></p><p>Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to remind all Transit Shed Operators that their licenses will expire on <strong>31st December, 2026</strong>.</p> <p><br />The licensing conditions are spelt out under Section 12 of the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 as read together with Gazette Notice No. 5215 of 2017.</p> <p>Operators are therefore required to submit their applications for renewal of their licences for year <strong>2027-2029</strong>.</p> <p><br />The following conditions are mandatory when submitting the application for renewal:<br />• Copy of valid Licence for the years 2024 - 2026.<br />• Copy of valid relevant Security Bond.<br />• Copy of company registration certificate.<br />• Copy of Title or valid lease agreement whose duration is longer than the term of the licence.<br />• Copy of Gazette Notice to operate as a Transit Shed.<br />• Current CR12 of the Company.<br />• Copy of current Tax Compliance Certificate for the Company.<br />• Copy of current Tax Compliance Certificate for each of the Company’s directors.<br />• Audited Annual Account for the Company for the previous financial year (2025).<br />• C18 duly completed, signed and stamped by the Operator and Customs Officer.</p> <p><br />Note:<br />1. Application form C18 can be downloaded from KRA website, <a href="http://www.kra.go.ke">www.kra.go.ke</a><br />2. The successful applicant will be required to pay the license fee in Kenya shillings equivalent to US$10,000 per license.<br />3. Application for Renewals will be submitted through Customs ICMS system on or before 31st October, 2026.</p> <p><br />Production of the above documents does not automatically guarantee renewal of a license, as the applicant will still undergo further vetting by KRA. For clarification, please call our Contact Centre on Tel: 020 4 999 999; 0711 099 099; 0709013067 or Email: <a href="mailto:CBClicensing@kra.go.ke">CBClicensing@kra.go.ke</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Commissioner for Customs and Border Control</p>

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KRA public notices · Government/Regulator

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21st September 2026

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