Jack Kimani
Founder & Principal Agent
Leads the team of KRA-registered agents, overseeing VAT registration and monthly filing for 200+ SMEs.
About Smart VAT Kenya
The first client who paid us wasn't registering for VAT. She was registering to stop lying awake at 3am.
She had a letter from KRA in her bag and zero idea what a 'Special Table' was. Her accountant was unreachable. That night on Moi Avenue, Smart VAT Kenya was born.
Why Smart VAT Exists
We watched business owners close their shops at 4pm on the 20th just to queue at Times Tower.
In Nairobi, the 20th of every month has a specific sound: the frantic clicking of refresh buttons on the iTax login page, the hum of cyber cafe generators, and the quiet panic of entrepreneurs realizing their accountant has ghosted them.
We spent years watching smart, hardworking business owners treat KRA like an unavoidable tax on their sanity. We saw KES 10,000 penalties levied automatically because the portal froze at 11:47pm. We saw suppliers lose input VAT because their vendors got swept onto unverified lists.
So we built the antidote: an agency that operates with software precision, transparent flat pricing, and zero portal friction. You message us on WhatsApp. We handle the rest.
Who we are
Real people, not a ticketing system
Christopher Maina
Client Success Lead
Works directly with clients on WhatsApp, ensuring smooth onboarding and resolution of any filing issues.
Salma Hussein
Tax Compliance & eTIMS Specialist
Specializes in eTIMS compliance, Special Table risk checks, and navigating KRA penalty waivers for clients.
Credentials & trust
The trust layer behind what we do
- Registered KRA iTax agents — we file through the official KRA agent portal
- Named individuals on every account — you know exactly who handles your filings
- Physical office at Pioneer House, Moi Avenue, Nairobi CBD
- M-PESA receipt for every payment — nothing off the books
- Privacy-first: your KRA PIN is used for your filings only
How we work
Three principles guide everything
Your time is money
We do the portal work so you run your business. One WhatsApp message replaces three weeks of iTax.
Never the 20th
We file on the 17th as a matter of process — not a service you have to chase. The deadline is never you or near.
Total-cost honesty
Published flat fees. No discovery call, no negotiation, no hidden costs. KES 5,000 registration. KES 3,500 monthly filing.
Your PIN is safe with us
We ask for your KRA PIN and ID only to complete filings that KRA itself requires. Your PIN is used for your filings alone — it is never shared, never stored beyond what's needed, and never used for anything else. Every payment you make is backed by an official M-PESA receipt.
Find us
Nairobi office, Kenya-wide reach
Pioneer House, Moi Avenue, Nairobi CBD
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Mon‑Fri, 8:00‑18:00 EAT
Serving the whole of Kenya via WhatsApp + M-PESA