BRS business search: how to verify a company in Kenya
Last updated 16 July 2026
BRS stands for the Business Registration Service — the Kenyan agency that keeps the register of companies and business names. A BRS business search confirms that a company is genuinely registered and surfaces its core details. Here is what it means and how to run one.
What BRS means
BRS is the Business Registration Service. It maintains Kenya’s official register of companies, business names and their directors. When people search for "BRS meaning", "what is BRS" or "BRS number", they usually want to confirm that a business is real and registered before they deal with it.
What a BRS search confirms
- The registered name of the company or business name.
- The registration number (sometimes called the BRS number).
- Director and ownership signals on the record.
- A provider response snapshot you can keep as KYB evidence.
Who runs BRS checks
- Fintechs and lenders onboarding a business customer (KYB).
- Marketplaces and platforms vetting sellers or suppliers.
- Procurement and finance teams doing supplier due diligence.
- Businesses confirming their own record before a tender or deal.
How to verify a company with Verifisha, step by step
- 1
Create a free account
Sign up for Verifisha — no subscription, pay per lookup.
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Enter the registration number
Provide the company registration number (BRS number) or business name you want to confirm.
- 3
Run the BRS business verification
Verifisha looks the business up and returns the registered name, number and director signals with a provider snapshot.
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Attach the evidence
Save the result to the business profile so your KYB file is reusable and shareable with consent, with a full audit trail.
BRS number vs business name search
You can confirm a business by its registration number (the BRS number) or by name. A number is the most precise; a name search helps when you only know what the business calls itself. Either way, the goal is to match what you were told against the official record.
Pair BRS with the people behind the business
Confirming a company exists is only half of KYB. To really know who you are dealing with, verify the directors’ identities (IPRS) and, where relevant, add AML and CRB checks. Verifisha brings these together so a business profile carries both the company and its people.
"BRS" in other contexts
In Kenyan business and background checks, BRS means the Business Registration Service. The abbreviation is used for other things elsewhere, so this guide is specifically about verifying a registered Kenyan business.
The exact fields returned and the business data sources available can change with provider and regulatory requirements. Confirm current coverage with Verifisha before relying on specifics.
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Frequently asked questions
What does BRS stand for?
BRS stands for the Business Registration Service — the Kenyan agency that maintains the register of companies and business names.
What is a BRS number?
A BRS number is the registration number assigned to a company or business name by the Business Registration Service. It uniquely identifies the business on the official register.
How do I do a BRS business search?
Create a free Verifisha account and run a BRS business verification using the company's registration number or name. You get the registered name, number and director signals back with a provider snapshot, saved as evidence.
How do I verify a company is registered in Kenya?
Confirm it against the Business Registration Service record. With Verifisha you run a BRS check that returns the registered name, registration number and director signals, so you know the business is genuine before you deal with it.
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