Tax & KRA

Tax & KRA Guides for Kenyan Businesses

Plain-language guides to KRA PIN, VAT, turnover tax and PAYE, updated for the Finance Act 2026 and linked to official sources.

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Guides to the taxes most Kenyan businesses meet. Each page states what period it applies to and links to the official source. Start with what changed in 2026, then open the guide for the tax you deal with.

Withholding tax, Tax Compliance Certificates and eTIMS

Rates and procedures for these differ by transaction and change often, so use KRA's own pages: kra.go.ke and iTax.

Finance Act 2026 in Kenya: What Changed and When

Key dates and changes from Kenya's Finance Act, 2026: effective dates, new tax return deadlines, VAT changes and the tax amnesty.

How to Register for a KRA PIN

How individuals and businesses register for a KRA PIN on iTax, what is needed and who must have one.

VAT in Kenya: Rate, Registration and Filing

Kenya's VAT rate, the KES 5 million registration threshold, filing deadlines and common mistakes for businesses.

Turnover Tax (TOT) in Kenya: Rate and Who Pays

Turnover tax in Kenya: the 1.5% rate, who qualifies, when to file and how it relates to VAT.

PAYE in Kenya: Tax Bands, Relief and Deadlines

Kenya's PAYE monthly tax bands, KES 2,400 personal relief, filing deadline and a worked example for employers.

Official and source references