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Clay & Associates Advocates is a Nairobi corporate and commercial law firm. We advise founders, investors and established companies on transactions, disputes, regulation and the protection of what they create.
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Kenya Trade Mark Registration
Find your classes, see official KIPI fees in KES or USD, and request a clearance search.
Start the tool → 02 Interactive ToolKenya Work Permit Navigator
Work out which permit class a foreign hire actually needs, step by step.
Start the tool → 03 Interactive ToolKenya Sector Licensing Navigator
Find the regulator and licence category your business activity falls under.
Start the tool → 04 Interactive ToolThe Kenya Startup Legal Playbook
Build your incorporation-to-investment roadmap and read the essentials on founder agreements, data protection and ESOPs.
Read the guide → 05 Interactive ToolDebt Recovery Route Selector
Compare demand letters, small claims, and full litigation for your situation.
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Can You Ask the KRA for a Ruling? Private Rulings under the Tax Procedures Act
When the tax treatment of a transaction is uncertain, people ask whether the Kenya Revenue Authority can simply confirm the position in writing. It…
Regulatory & ComplianceClass N Permit Requirements in Kenya: What the Law Says on Income and Local WorkGuidance on Kenya’s Class N digital nomad permit is thin and not always consistent. The Directorate of Immigration…14 Oct 2026- Regulatory & ComplianceRemote Workers and Permanent Establishment Risk for Foreign Employers in KenyaA foreign company that allows an employee to work remotely from Kenya may think it has simply approved…14 Oct 2026
- Regulatory & ComplianceForeign Tax Paid: Credit, Deduction and Why the Difference Matters in KenyaPeople moving to Kenya from higher-tax countries often assume that tax already paid abroad will simply be set…14 Oct 2026
- Regulatory & ComplianceIs Foreign Employment Income Taxable in Kenya? Section 5 ExplainedA common question from people relocating to Kenya is whether salary paid by a foreign employer is taxable…14 Oct 2026
- Regulatory & ComplianceTax Residence in Kenya: The Three Tests and the Permanent Home TrapWhether you pay Kenyan income tax on income earned outside Kenya depends largely on one question: are you…14 Oct 2026
