Saturday, 4 November 2017

Tax Compliance Checker Checker

The Tax Compliance Certificate Checker allows you to confirm the validity of a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC). By entering a genuine TCC Number,the system will generate and display the PIN, Name of the Holder and the TCC status. Click Here to Confirm the Validity of the Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) ...

Passenger Declaration Form -(Download)

Download Passenger Declaration Form here&nbs...

Saturday, 22 April 2017

Technical Circular on taxation of employment income (PAYE)

Technical Circular on taxation of employment income (PAYE) Download...

Sunday, 15 January 2017

Breaking- Revision of Individual Income Tax Rates (Effective 1st January 2017)

Kenya Revenue Authority wishes to notify Employers, Employees and the Public, that the Government, through the Finance Act 2016 has revised the Residents individual rates of tax and increased the personal relief from ksh 13,944 Per Annum to ksh 15,360 Per Annum with effect from 1st January 2017. For more details download PUBLIC NOTICE - REVISION OF INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATES.pdf ...

Saturday, 24 December 2016

KRA Complaints and Information Centre

Address:  Office of the Commissioner General Times Tower, 30th Floor. P.O. Box 48240 - 00100 GPO Nairobi E-mail: cic@kra.go.ke Telephone: + 254 (0)20 281 7700 (hotline ) + 254 (0)20 281 7800 (hotline ) + 254 (0)20 34 33 42 Fax: + 254 (0)20 34 13 42 Information: Kenya Revenue Authority committed to upholding professionalism, integrity, transparency and fairness. Accordingly, the Authority has established a 24-hour Complaints and Information Centre under the office of the Commissioner General, equipped with hotlines, fax line,...

Thursday, 7 July 2016

Download KRA APP

Download KRA app and learn how to Apply for KRA PIN, Tax Compliance Certificate, File Tax Returns, learn how to file tax returns, download KRA PIN, Register for KRA PIN, iTax portal.  Download KRA APP NOW ...

Sunday, 12 June 2016

Step by Step Guide for FiIling of Income Tax Individual Return - Employment Income Only

Click the link below Step by Step Guide for FIling of Income Tax Individual Return - Employment Income Only ...

Monday, 14 December 2015

KRA PIN Application

KRA PIN Application Watch the video below to learn KRA PIN Application ...

Friday, 30 October 2015

KRA PIN Checker

The PIN Checker allows you to confirm whether or not a particular PIN is genuine. A genuine PIN will have been generated by the KRA - Domestic Taxes Department System, stored and is in current use. The Information provided by the checker is limited to only PIN numbers and names. Click here to Check KRA PIN...

Sunday, 25 October 2015

KRA M-Service

  The KRA M-Service Kenya Revenue Authority in its bid to improve service delivery to its clients, the taxpayers, has implemented a mobile phone-based services platform, The KRA M-Service. The KRA M-Service has two service components i.e. 1. SMS and USSD Informational Services The SMS and USSD informational services are meant to have the taxpayer access specific information held in KRA by making simple queries on SMS or the menu...

Saturday, 19 September 2015

What items are exempt from duty upon importation?

The Fifth Schedule to the East African Community Customs Management Act 2004 lays out the Exemptions Regime; Part A – Specific Exemptions ‘Privileged Persons and Institutions’ Part B – General Exemptions ‘Exempt Goods’ ...

What are the requirements to enable me travel across Kenyan borders by road with a personal car?

For Kenyan residents traveling with a vehicle registered in Kenya, you will have two options; Deposit your logbook with Customs at the point of exit or border and collect it upon re-entry into the country. Alternatively, you could deposit your logbook with Customs - Motor Vehicle Valuation Section at Forodha House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. For foreigners, a carnet de passage has to be obtained. This document is issued by the Automobile Association (AA) office in any country. ...

How much duty can I expect to pay on importation of a second hand motor vehicle?

The duty payable on the importation of a motor vehicle is as follows: Import Duty: 25% of the CIF value of the vehicle Excise Duty: 20% of the (CIF value + Import Duty) VAT: 16% of the (CIF value + Import Duty + Excise Duty) IDF: 2.25% of the CIF value or Ksh. 5,000, whichever is higher, is payable. CIF – This is the customs value of the vehicle i.e. the Cost, Insurance & Freight paid for the vehicle. The CIF value of the vehicle is also deduced from the Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) of the vehicle ...

What is the maximum age of second hand motor vehicles allowed into the country

What is the maximum age of second hand motor vehicles allowed into the country? Motor vehicles of over 8 years old are not allowed into Kenya as per the KS 1515:2000 quality standard by the Kenya Bureau of Standards. Kenya Customs enforces this requirement. This year, we are allowing vehicles manufactured in the year 2001 and thereafter. ...

Friday, 18 September 2015

What is the procedure and the requirements for importation into Kenya and clearance through Customs?

To import any commodity into Kenya, an importer will have to enlist the services of a clearing agent who will process the import documentation through Kenya Customs electronically on the Simba 2005 system and clear the goods on your behalf. To view a listing of licensed clearing agents, click here.             An import declaration fee (IDF) of 2.25% of the CIF Value subject to a minimum of Ksh. 5,000.00 is payable. Customs will assess duty payable depending on the value...

Personal Identification Number (PIN).

Personal Identification Number (PIN).   Q1.  What is PIN?   A1.  PIN is a unique, computer generated number used to identify a person for purposes of transacting business with KRA.  Q2.  Who is required to register for PIN?   A2.   Any person with income or who anticipates earning some as well as a person who intends to carry out certain transactions e.g registration for VAT ,government contracts etc.   Q3.   What are the requirements for PIN registration for?   a.  ...

KRA Customer Care Email Address

KRA Customer Care Email Address  is controlroom@kra.go....

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

kra log in portal

 kra log in portal Click here to login to kra log in portal ...

Thursday, 10 September 2015

how to retrieve kra pin

You can visit any KRA office with a copy of your National ID to get details on your PIN. Alternatively, simply send an email to controlroom@kra.go.ke to get details of your PIN sent to your mailb...

Thursday, 27 August 2015

Employee Guide to Pay As You Earn (PAYE).

Q1.   What is PAYE? A1.  It is a system of taxing employment income. Q2.  What are the employees' income tax rates? A2.  The annual rates are as follows:           First KShs. 121,968 @ 10%           Next KShs.114, 912 @ 15%           Next KShs.114, 912 @ 20%           Next KShs.114, 9120 @ 25%           Above...