Working as a freelancer in Kenya

I would like to know about that. Am professional translator, Italian English Arabic. Any hope fort me?

I think that this could be quite challenging, due to the requirements of having to have a work permit to carry out any type of work.  I imagine that freelancing would amount to running your own business, so a potential freelancer would need to apply for a KRA PIN, register a company and apply for a Class G Permit.  I have pasted the requirements for this below, taken from the Kenya Immigration website:


Class G.
Work permit issued to investors in specific trade, business or consultancy.


Class G Requirements.

◦Documentary proof of capital to be invested/already invested minimum of 100,000 US dollars or equivalent in any other currency.
◦Registration certificate of the company OR certificate of incorporation.
◦Copies of personal and company PIN (Personal Identification Number) if business is running.
◦For renewals; audited accounts for previous 2 years and a certificate of tax compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
◦Processing Fee Kshs.10,000 non-refundable.
◦Fee is Kshs. 100,000/= per year or part thereof.

But why should I apply for a work permit in Kenya if am not working for a Kenyan company? I work, or want to work, online for different companies from different nationalities. I pay taxes in Italy where I reside and where I deposit my incomes. I have the right to stay anywhere while am working on my computer. Right?

Besides, if am obliged to have a company to do translation online I will open it in Italy, not in Kenya! But if I decide I want to stay 6 months in Kenya why shouldn't I keep working?