Why Your Business Needs a Trusted Immigration Law Firm in Kenya

Recruiting expatriates or transferring staff to Kenya is much more than just writing an employment agreement. The laws that regulate foreign nationals are elaborate, proactively implemented, and have actual implications of failure to comply, including denial of permits and fines. In the case of businesses that are cross-border, it is not optional to get this right at the beginning. 

Understanding Kenya's Work Permit Framework

The immigration policy of Kenya, which is regulated by the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act 2011, stipulates that all foreigners who are involved in employment, investment, or business activities must have a valid entry permit. Recent legal notices have added new categories of permits to cover remote workers, EAC nationals, and charitable sector professionals. Misclassification is one of the most frequent and expensive mistakes that businesses can face.

What Qualified Legal Counsel Provides

Having a qualified Immigration Law Firm will help in ensuring that the permit applications are properly organized, the documentation is done and the justification letters will pass the test of the Permit Determination Committee. In addition to the acquisition of permits, qualified advisers also help in redundancy processes, Employee Share Ownership Plans, and compliance with employment contracts in the Kenyan labour law.

Verified Experience Across Complex Matters

KN Law LLP has assisted clients in employment and immigration compliance in various industries, obtaining work permits, investor permits, and permanent residence on behalf of organisations such as Musoni BV, Tugende, and Planning Systems Limited. Cases of redundancy have been argued up to the Supreme Court.

Consult a Specialist

When your organisation has or is planning to employ foreign nationals in Kenya, consult the immigration law firm that is knowledgeable on the technical and strategic aspects of employment and immigration compliance. 

Call KN Law LLP to schedule a meeting.