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.
