gabrielmahia/biashara-ai

🏪 Kenya business formalization AI — KRA PIN, county permits, business registration, and compliance in plain Swahili # 🏪 Biashara AI — Kenya Business Formalization > *Biashara* (Swahili) = business, trade, commerce Step-by-step AI guidance for formalizing a business in Kenya — KRA registration, county permits, NHIF/NSSF compliance, and tax obligations — explained in plain Swahili. ## The Problem Kenya has 7.4 million MSMEs. Over 80% operate informally — not because they want to evade taxes, but because the formalization process is opaque, expensive, and conducted in English through complex government portals. The cost of informality: no access to bank credit, government contracts, or formal supply chains. Biashara AI guides any small business owner through the complete formalization process in plain Swahili, step by step, with real cost estimates and timelines. ## Features | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | 📋 Business Type Router | Sole trader, partnership, limited company, NGO | | 🔑 KRA Guidance | PIN, VAT, eTims, tax compliance | | 📜 County Permits | Single Business Permit, specialized licenses | | ✅ Compliance Checklist | NHIF, NSSF, statutory requirements | | 💰 Cost Estimator | Realistic cost and timeline estimates | ## Data Sources - Kenya Revenue Authority (kra.go.ke) - eCitizen portal (ecitizen.go.ke) - Business Registration Service (brs.go.ke) - County government permit databases --- *gabrielmahia.github.io | MIT License*