Every seller on Verified Biz Exchange goes through a document review before their listing can go live, covering KRA PIN, business registration, and identification. Verified listings carry a visible badge, so you can browse knowing the seller behind each listing has been checked.
Yes. Browsing listings and reaching out to sellers directly through VBE costs you nothing as a buyer. There are no hidden buyer fees anywhere on the platform.
Yes. For buyers who want independent due diligence, we can introduce you to our vetted audit partners, and we share educational resources on the legal requirements for transferring business ownership in Kenya, including Gazetting obligations under the Transfer of Businesses Act (Cap 500).
For Sellers
Listing & Selling Your Business
No. Our Free tier lets you list a verified business at no upfront cost. A one-time verification fee still applies to every seller to cover the review of your documents — see full pricing on our Pricing page. Paid promotion packages are optional, for sellers who want faster visibility through Meta and Google ads.
Verification typically takes 3–5 business days once your documents and payment are received. You can track your application status at any time from your dashboard.
If you're on a paid promotion package, yes — VBE charges zero commission and the one-time package fee is the only cost. If you're on the Free tier, VBE retains a success fee from the agreed sale price once a sale is confirmed. Full details are on the Pricing page.
Yes. Franchise opportunities have their own dedicated section — visit Franchises to browse or list one.
Brokers & Verification
Working With Our Brokers
Our brokers are vetted agents who can help sellers prepare their listing and manage buyer enquiries on their behalf. Using a broker is entirely optional — most sellers list and manage their own business directly. Meet the team on our Meet Our Brokers page.
If you choose to work with a broker, they'll ask you to sign a mandate document authorising them to represent your listing. Once uploaded and confirmed, they can manage enquiries and negotiations on your behalf while you stay in control of the final decision.
We review your KRA PIN, business registration documents, and a valid form of identification. This is a one-time process required of every seller before a listing can go live, and it's what earns your listing the verified badge buyers look for.
Pricing & Payments
Costs, Commission & Payments
Verification fees and promotion packages are paid securely online through Paystack, which supports M-Pesa, cards, and bank transfers.
Yes. Every listing page has a "Report This Listing" option where you can flag concerns and attach supporting evidence. Our team reviews every report.
Yes, we offer banner and sponsored placements for businesses that want extra visibility across the platform. Visit Advertise with Us for details.
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