# What Business Details a Kenyan Vendor Needs Before Signing Up

Sign-ups go faster when your details are ready. Here is what to gather first, whether you are a registered company or a small trader.

**Quick answer:** Gather your business name, contact numbers, location, payout details, product list with prices and stock, and any tax or registration information you hold.

## Identity and contact

Business or trading name. A phone number you answer. An email you check. Your location in Nairobi or the county you operate from.

## Payout details

M-Pesa phone number, or Till number, or Paybill number and account, or Bank name, account name and number.

## Products

Product names and models. Your price for each. Units in stock. Clear photos.

## Registration and tax

If you have a business registration or a KRA PIN, keep the details at hand in case they are needed. Read business registration for suppliers and KRA tax basics .

## Why accuracy matters more than speed

Most payout problems come from a single wrong digit. Copy payout numbers from a reliable source and read them back. For bank accounts, match the account name to your business or to the person who will receive the money. If the name does not match your records, reconciliation becomes painful later.

## A one-page supplier profile

Write a one-page profile you can reuse: legal or trading name, contacts, location, payout method, product categories, delivery method to the hub, and a short note on your experience. Keep it updated. You will use the same information for every platform you join.

## Gather your documents once

Copy of ID or company documents, if you hold them. KRA PIN certificate, if you have one. Business registration certificate, if any. Proof of payout account such as a Till confirmation or bank slip. A recent invoice from your supplier for key products. Keep digital copies in one folder on your phone so you can share them quickly if asked.

## Keep your information current

Review your account details every quarter. Phone numbers change, payout accounts close and business names are updated. An out-of-date detail can delay a payout or cause a missed alert. A five-minute review is cheap insurance.

## A typical scenario

A trader writes the phone, Till number, ten models, prices and stock counts on one page, then signs up in a single sitting. Illustrative example based on common cases, not a named vendor.

## Common mistakes

Not knowing real stock numbers. Using someone else's M-Pesa number without agreement. Skipping photos.

## Quick checklist

Write down contacts. Confirm payout details. List products and stock. Take photos.

## FAQ

**Do I need a limited company?** Not necessarily. Check what Qyvea asks for at sign-up and the Vendor Terms.

**Can I use a personal M-Pesa number?** Payout options include M-Pesa phone. Choose what suits your business and records.

**Do I need a KRA PIN?** Keep one if you have it. Read our KRA guide.

**What if I have no photos yet?** Take them with a phone. Our photo guide shows how.

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