The reason that kenyans look at japanese market is this place provides the wide range of popular vehicles choices with high quality, reliability and affordable prices. Once the fee is paid, the system will produce a twopart verification code. There are many things involved in this whole process which we are going to look at today. Application for xi available here copy of idcertificate of incorporation business registration certificate. Transfer of a vehicle logbook is now easy and takes less than a week at the kenya revenue authority.
To access the transfer menu click on the vehicle registration 1 button then. Get your ntsa kra motor vehicle transfer processed together with the logbook transfer form c from the previous owner and have your new. Trying to understand the costs and regulations of importing a car to kenya can land one in a quagmire. So tedious was it that some people opted to not change the names on the cars log book till such a time that they felt that it was absolutely necessary. Keraf services help you to do this it will only take approximately 5 working days to do this. For example, if a car changes ownership, the person purchasing it has to receive a new one.
This comes in handy when buying or selling your car. Many factors can affect the total cost, including the type of vehicle, availability of transport carriers. The import duty is calculated using the registration age. You can transfer ownership of a motor vehicle online through the ntsa website. Ntsa logbook transfer application and charges in 2019 tuko. Nairobi transfers taxi, shuttle, coach, bus, cabs, private.
Kcb group plc press release fy2019 results mar 17 2020. Whoever successfully registers their car will surrender the old one and get a new logbook. Feb 10, 2020 however, before calling that car as yours, you need to do logbook transfer which will verify the car ownership. The system is linked to the kenya revenue authoritys online. Ura has introduced an online service of printing logbooks. The national transport and safety authority ntsa will on monday th june 2016 launch an online system meant to modernize motor vehicle registration. Motor vehicle copy of records search kenya, ntsa vehicle search online, kra motor vehicle search form, ntsakra logbook search kenya, ntsakra car search, logbook status verification in kenya. Get your ntsa kra motor vehicle transfer processed together with the logbook transfer form c from the previous owner and have your new logbook with.
Keraf services help you to do this it will only take. Additionally, for any change regarding the car, one has to. We provide a realtime platform that enables you to verify your car logbook documentation by doing a krantsa car search for the motor vehicle copy of. Ntsa set to end manual transfer of vehicle logbooks business daily. Bcf kenya bcf kenya gives up to 50% the value of the car and repayment is up to 12 months. To replace a lost motor vehicle log book in kenya, you need the following documents. The lenders offices are located at 1st floor,methodist centre,loitoktok road,nairobi. We offer car shipping to mombasa kenya at very affordable rates with a full import service in kenya. However, before calling that car as yours, you need to do logbook transfer which will verify the car ownership. How much itll cost you to import a vehicle in kenya. Requirements a duly filled and signed transfer from c obtained from the. Jomo kenyatta international airport sarova stanley.
Motor vehicle transfer tax tanzania revenue authority. Logbook transfer to verify car ownership in kenya the ntsa may refuse to register a vehicle acquired as a result of an interentity transaction if one of them has lost the right to register a vehicle or to sell a vehicle registered in kenya for example, if unpaid fines are in his driving record. Conduct a kra online car motor vehicle registration check or log book search kenya, that is, ntsa online motor vehicle search or ntsakra car registration search, in a more convenient way on. Vehicle registration is the process of adding a vehicles details to the motor vehicle register. Used vehicle sales are two to three times higher than new vehicle sales.
Barclays bank of kenya limited acquired 51% of nics. In the past the process was often lengthy and hectic and one had to bribe the officers for a faster facilitation but nowadays the procedure can take three days, or at most a week. The national transport and safety authority ntsa has officially scraped off manual. Requirements a duly filled and signed transfer from c obtained from the road transport offices in times tower, nairobi, customs house, mombasa or the district commissioners office. To explore all the attractions, kenya car rental is the great and comfortable option for all the travelers. Transport integrated management systems tims is a digital platform where kenyans can access a myriad of services including car registration, vehicle inspections, change of particulars, online vehicle search by using the car s registration or chassis. In the past the process was often lengthy and hectic and one had to bribe the officers for a faster. Exporting cars to kenya from the uk open to export. Car logbook loans are great solutions for quick cash, and they are fairly easy to obtain since your logbook acts as collateral for the loan. Like buying a new house, getting a bank loan or even just a new mobile phone, the activity of transferring ownership of a car from one person to another requires a whole bunch.
Get your ntsa kra motor vehicle transfer processed together with the logbook transfer form c from the previous owner and have your new logbook with your details within 5 working days. If you are looking to export cars from uk to kenya,the demand will depend on the type car you would to import from the uk and for what. The new platform was launched earlier in the year and was initially available to only car dealers. In kenya, ntsa logbook transfer charges also vary depending on. The national transport and safety authority ntsa has a new online platform where most of the services it offers including car registration and car ownership transfer will be available. Motor vehicle search copy of records ntsa online vehicle. Its a realtime mobile and web platform that enables those that want to do searches and verifications of legal documents in kenya such as ntsakra logbook search and verificationcar and vehicle registration search to do so with easily on their phone or computer without having to. Hello i wud like to know when ive imported a vehicle from japan through mombasa going taking it to uganda,still kenya will charge me on entering uganda,or in transit. Kcb bank kenya, kcb personal banking services kcb bank. Big thank you to auto kenya for helping me to ship my vehicle to kenya for the 2nd time. Apr 04, 2017 how to transfer motor vehicle ownership online in kenya. Classic car enthusiasts of kenya has 26,229 members.
How to import a car to kenya 2020 update urban kenyans. Apr 29, 2020 nairobi transfers, airport taxi, shuttle, coach, bus, cabs transfer, private, luxury airport transportation. Kenya transfers, taxi, shuttle, coach, bus,cabs transfer. How to transfer motor vehicle ownership online in kenya. Before accepting a vehicle transfer, ensure that the vehicle is registered, get the logbook from the owner and verify the car ownership with the national transport. We can say that japan is a primary source for importing used cars from japan to kenya. Hassle free car import and exports from the uk to mombasa. First of all, before you plan to do the logbook transfer in kenya, you must meet the following requirements. The person is changing residence from a place outside kenya to kenya and must be at least 18 years old. To import any commodity into kenya, an importer will have to enlist the services of a clearing agent who will process the import documentation through. In addition to the 16% vat, you will also be required to pay an import declaration fee idf that is 2% of the cif payable on top of the idf, youll also get to pay a railway developmental levy. The national transport and safety authority ntsa wishes to inform members of the public that you can now transfer your vehicle at your convenience through. In 2016, the national transport and safety authority rolled out a new online platform dubbed tims ntsa.
Ntsa logbook transfer application and charges in 2019. How to import export ship a car to kenya 2020 guide. On both occasions the whole journey has been stress free. In kenya, ntsa logbook transfer charges also vary depending on engine capacity and can be paid through the mobile money system. Additionally, for any change regarding the car, one has to receive a new log book.
To import any commodity into kenya, an importer will have to enlist the services of a clearing agent who will process the import documentation through kenya customs electronically on the simba 2005 system and clear the goods on your behalf. It can be used as a security to a loan facility or a bond in a court of law. The year the car was manufacture it not necessarily the same year as the car registration data. This new group is dedicated to classic cars of kenya. April 4, 2017 april 4, 2017 benah 0 comment the national transport and safety authorit y ntsa has made things easier for you in the event that you want to transfer your motor vehicle ownership. Results of the motor vehicle registration check online, are sent directly to your phone as sms and the official. Below is the step by step process on how you can now transfer ownership of your vehicle online. Transport integrated management systems tims is a digital platform where kenyans can access a myriad of services including car registration, vehicle inspections, change of particulars, online vehicle search by using the car s registration or chassis number, kra logbook transfer, duplicate logbook application, and reflective number plate.
Register your details in tims the national transport and safety authority ntsa wishes to inform members of the public that you can now transfer your vehicle at your convenience through the transport integrated management systems tims. Before concluding a transaction with another person, it is recommended that the vehicle is registered. Between 1993 and 1996, bbk divested its shares, selling 38% of its shares to the public in 1994. Nic became a public company in 1971 and is currently quoted on the nairobi stock exchange with approximately 22,000 shareholders. Welcome to car rental kenya from the bright turquoise shades of the indian ocean to the fascinating lakes surrounded by flamingos on the rift valley floor, kenya is a remarkably beautiful country. Its a realtime mobile and web platform that enables those that want to do searches and. List of kicd approved publishers and kicd approved books did you know march 19, 2018 kenya.
Sometimes it can get lost and you wish to replace it but you dont have the idea on how to go about it. Kenya power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 2. The application will be processed through ntsa kra on your behalf and deliver the necessary documents to you efficiently. Logbook transfer to verify car ownership in kenya the ntsa may refuse to register a vehicle acquired as a result of an interentity transaction if one of them has lost the right to register a. Manual transfer of vehicle ownership will come to an end beginning next month. How to transfer vehicle ownership logbook in kenya.
You will not be able to register, change particulars or transfer ownership of a car manually as from today. Before accepting a vehicle transfer, ensure that the vehicle is registered, get the logbook from the owner and verify the car ownership with the national transport and safety authority ntsa and kenya revenue authority kra regulations. Dear yasin, there are certain requirements in place for exporting vehicles to kenya, such as vehicles must not be left hand drive, no more then 8 years old from date of manufacture, for passenger vehicles the vehicle must have at least 4 months of mot validty, the v5 document must be available and vehicles are subject to a preshipment inspection prior to export by a nomitade agent we. Therefore, the original passport of the importer will be required and this will be thoroughly checked to ensure that they are indeed changing residence more proof may be asked for this and furthermore the age of the importer is verified to be over 18. Nov 02, 2016 6 thoughts on how to import a car to uganda. Your log book is the most important document to show that you own a car. Ntsa vehicle ownership transfer procedure and fees bizna kenya. Jul 04, 2019 kenya is a place where the demand of japanese used cars increasing a lot. Kenya transfers provides a simple and efficient airport transportation service, operating 24 hours7 days a week between major airports, nearby cities and resorts in kenya, we specialise in transfers from to kenyan airports including jomo kenyatta international airport jkia, moi international airport mba, wilson airport wla. Directorate of registration and licensing directorate of road safety directorate of motor vehicle inspection directorate of internal audit directorate of legal. Open letter to our customers and general public mar 18 2020. Have you bought that car and you are wondering what.
Arrive at your scheduled flight at nairobi, after clearing your immigration and customs exit the arrival hall and you will be met by a representative. Barclays bank of kenya limited acquired 51% of nics total shares through the acquisition of mercantile in the 1970s and standards shareholding in nic in the 1980s. Ntsa recently asked all car owners to register on the new platform by 31st december 2016 because after that. In 2018, more than two million used cars were sold in kenya.
Arrival transfer from the airport to your hotel will include a meet and greet service and this transfer service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will all your travel requirements. Ntsa kra logbook transfer of ownership online application. How to transfer vehicle ownership logbook in kenya victor mochere. Here, we shall look at the procedure set out by the kenya revenue authority, the government agency that is entitled with the duty of revenue collection in kenya. The new owner will receive their log book within 7 days. As a developing nation, kenya is a ripe market for used vehicles. Kra vehicle import duty calculator 2020 current crsp list. From the bright turquoise shades of the indian ocean to the fascinating lakes surrounded by flamingos on the rift valley floor, kenya is a remarkably. Application for xi available here copy of idcertificate of incorporation business registration certificate a fee of ksh. However, the regulations and the charges are in fact very clear. There are many things involved in this whole process which we. Ntsa shifts from manual car registration to online. Kenya is a place where the demand of japanese used cars increasing a lot. We further arrange the preshipment qisj inspection via our tilbury port office ensuring a truly hassle free experience.
We provide a realtime platform that enables you to verify your car logbook documentation by doing a krantsa car search for the motor vehicle copy of records using the vehicle number plates ntsakra logbook search and status verification. Nairobi transfers, airport taxi, shuttle, coach, bus, cabs transfer, private, luxury airport transportation. Aar credit services ltd gives loans with car logbooks as collateral. Our guide to vehicle paperwork by estelle nagel like buying a new house, getting a bank loan or even just a new mobile phone, the activity of transferring ownership of a car from one person to another requires a whole bunch of paperwork. Expiry duration of all inspection bookings from 16th march were adjusted to expire on 30th may, 2020. The seller will receive the first section and the second part goes to the buyer through their mobile phones. Kenya transfers provides a simple and efficient airport transportation service, operating 24 hours7 days a week between. Classic car enthusiasts of kenya public group facebook. Car shipping to mombasa kenya from the uk over 2,000 cars shipped in 2018 with 99. How to replace a lost, filled up or defaced log book in kenya. This logbook should have been canceled from the country of origin. When you buy a motor vehicle you are supposed to transfer it to your name as soon as possible. April 4, 2017 april 4, 2017 benah 0 comment the national transport and safety authorit y ntsa has made things. Before you can be the official owner of such a car, you must do a logbook transfer to verify the car ownership according to the national transport and safety authority ntsa and kenya revenue authority kra regulations.
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