Uasin Gishu is ranked among the best counties in terms of the ease of doing business.

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A 2016 report by the World Bank found that it takes only 20 days and costs 20.4 per cent of income per capita to start a business in Uasin Gishu.

In fact, it is now even easier as the licences can be applied online, at least according to this message on the county's website;

"The County Government of Uasin Gishu is constantly improving its service delivery to citizens and the business community. E-services portal is your one-stop-shop to make dealing with the county easy. Services are available 24/7 and throughout the week. You do not need to visit the county for your services."

With this in mind, many people have been shifting to Eldoret town, the county's capital to open various businesses.

So what are the requirements of getting a single business license in the county?

An Email

We are living in a digital era and counties have embraced modern technology. Having an Email is one of the key requirements of getting a business license in the county. Before going to ask for a business license in the county ensure you have working business email.

Plot number

This is another one that is a must. County officials or when applying online will always ask you the plot number for the building your business is in. So if you are planning to open a business, ask for the plot number of where you intend to set up business.

Area code

This is mainly used to determine the rates for your business. Businesses within the municipality are charged differently from those in rural areas so when looking for a business license, be on the know of where your business is located, within the town or out of town.

Business name

Before you open that business of yours, definitely you will have decided what name you will give it. If not yet, make up your mind before seeking a license because that license must bear the name of your business.

Kind of business

By the time you are looking for that business license, I am pretty sure that you will have decided what business you will be engaging in and this one should not give you a problem.

There you go, those are the basics you will need to get a business license, but also remember there is a fee you will have to pay, and this is usually determined by various factors among them, where you are operating from, size of your business and the type of business.

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