HOW TO BECOME AN EXPORTER OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE

Requirements:

• A Certificate of Business Registration from the Registrar of Companies.  
• A Bank Account
• Written contracts with farmers for supply of produce of a certain quality and standard, unless you are producing the export crop yourself.
• Packing facilities (own shed, etc)
• An adequate knowledge of quality standards for horticultural produce on the market.
• Documentary evidence from your overseas client, e.g. a letter, fax or e-mail that you are ready to start an export business.
• Photocopies of ID are for all the directors. A photocopy of passport and work permit if a director or directors are foreigners.
• An export license from the Horticultural Crops Development Authority. (Export License fee Kshs.5,000/- for 3 years).
• Forms to be submitted typewritten and having a company stamp.

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