Unmatched depth.
We don't just process paperwork. We provide complete institutional support for businesses operating in Kenya. Our focus is what high-value clients require from a premium compliance partner.
We know every clause of the Employment Act, Cap 226, the Companies Act, every KRA deadline, and every ELRC precedent. That depth of single-market knowledge protects your business from unforeseen regulatory risk.
Not a single late PAYE, NSSF, or SHIF filing since our founding in 2012. No interest charges. No KRA penalties. No compliance gaps. For a C-suite executive managing cross-border risk, this is the only record that matters.
Start with EOR for immediate deployment. Transition smoothly into company incorporation when your footprint justifies it. Shift to our PEO and Global Payroll services for long-term operations. We support every stage with zero disruption.
Stop coordinating between disparate agencies. We unite company governance, executive immigration, employment contracts, and tax compliance under a single, highly accountable advisory team.
Complete corporate setup & HR solutions
From company incorporation and monthly payroll processing to executive search and immigration. Every service your organisation needs to scale seamlessly in Kenya.
Built for every sector in Kenya
Compliance infrastructure that accommodates the distinct corporate structures and HR regulations of each major economic sector.
Foreign Investment
Market entry & subsidiaries
Technology
Scale-ups & remote teams
Development Sector
International NGOs & Donors
Financial Services
Regulated & fintech
Healthcare
Pharma & Life Sciences
Professional Services
Consulting & Advisory Teams
One partner across East Africa
Hire, pay, and manage employees in five East African countries through a single Director-led relationship.
Questions about operating in Kenya
Answers to the most common questions about EOR, payroll, and HR compliance services in Kenya.
An Employer of Record in Kenya is a registered Kenyan company like Two Max Group that legally employs your workforce on your behalf. We handle employment contracts, PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, and HR administration while you retain full operational control of your team. This allows foreign companies to hire Kenyan staff within 48 hours without incorporating a local entity.
Trusted by organisations across the globe
Two Max Group transformed our Kenya market entry. Their EOR service had our team of 15 active within three weeks, fully compliant, zero setup friction. The level of local statutory knowledge is unmatched.
Navigating Kenyan labour law was a major concern for our NGO. Their compliance audit and payroll advisory gave us the confidence to scale our Nairobi office without worrying about PAYE or NSSF deadlines.
Three years. Zero statutory penalties. 100% on-time disbursements. Their understanding of the Finance Act changes each year means we are never caught off guard by new obligations.
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Kenya HR & Compliance Insights
Practical guidance on Employment Act obligations, PAYE, company registration, and HR management, from our IHRM-certified team.
NSSF Kenya 2026: New Rates, Tier I and Tier II Contributions Explained
From February 2026, the NSSF Year 4 rates lift the maximum monthly contribution to KES 6,480 from each side. Here is how Tier I and Tier II work, what employers and employees each pay, and worked examples at three salary levels.
SHIF Kenya 2026: Rates, Registration, and How It Replaced NHIF
SHIF replaced NHIF in October 2024 and deducts 2.75 percent of gross salary with no upper cap. Here is how it is calculated, who registers, how it differs from NHIF, and what employers must file each month, with worked examples.
How to Choose an Employer of Record in Kenya: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Every EOR provider in Kenya promises compliance. The differences only surface when a KRA filing is late, a termination goes to court, or an invoice arrives with charges nobody mentioned. These ten questions expose those differences before you sign.
Related Expertise & Solutions
HR, tax, and compliance services for businesses operating in Kenya, from single hires to large regional teams.
Payroll Services
PAYE, NSSF, SHIF & Housing Levy, filed by the 9th, every month.
Expat Payroll Kenya
Multi-currency payroll for expatriate and mixed local/expat teams.
Payroll Audit
Review historical payroll for compliance gaps before KRA finds them.
HR Outsourcing
Full-spectrum human capital management for Kenya employers.