“I had accumulated late filing penalties over three months - nearly KES 30,000. Smart VAT Kenya handled the waiver application and KRA waived everything except a small admin fee. Worth every shilling.”
SW
Sarah W.
Retail Business, Nairobi
Monthly VAT Filing
Last verified 8 Aug 2026 against KRA guidance
Monthly VAT Filing Kenya. KES 3,500/mo. Filed before the 20th.
We file your iTax VAT return on the 17th every month - well before the KRA deadline. No more rushing, no more KES 10,000 late penalties. Just send us your invoices and we handle the rest.
M-PESA acceptedNo lock-in, cancel anytimeDeadline: 20th of each monthRegistered KRA agent
Start Monthly FilingWhat's included
- Filed before the 20th - every month
- We file on the 17th, not the 20th
- Avoids KES 10,000 late penalty
- M-PESA payment guidance
- Email filing confirmation
- Priority email support
- Monthly reminder & confirmation
How it works
Three steps, done every month.
Step 01
Send us your KRA PIN
Share your KRA PIN and VAT details by email. We handle everything from there.
Step 02
We file on iTax on the 17th
Your VAT return is prepared and submitted on iTax before the 17th - three days ahead of the deadline.
Step 03
You get confirmation
We send you the KRA filing confirmation receipt by email the same day. You are done for the month.
Filing with us vs. doing it yourself
The real cost of DIY VAT filing
| Criterion | Smart VAT Kenya | Doing it yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Time spent on iTax portal | 2 minutes by email | Hours navigating iTax |
| Stress of deadline | We handle it | You chase the 20th |
| Risk of KES 10,000 penalty | Filed on 17th - protected | At risk near the 20th |
| Portal errors & downtime | We deal with iTax | You deal with it |
| Payment | M-PESA - 30 seconds | Filing fees + bank charges |
| Filing confirmation | Sent to you by email | You download from iTax |
KES 3,500/month - filed before the 20th
No lock-in. Cancel anytime. We file on the 17th to keep you ahead of the deadline.
Client feedback
Real results from real penalty waiver clients.
“I registered for VAT late and got hit with the KES 100,000 non-registration penalty. I thought I was going to have to pay it all. Their team drafted a solid waiver letter and KRA reduced it significantly.”
JM
James M.
Wholesale Distributor, Mombasa
“The regular updates made the whole process stress-free. I didn't have to chase anyone - they kept me informed at every stage. My penalty was fully waived in 2 weeks.”
GK
Grace K.
SME Owner, Nakuru
FAQ
Questions about monthly VAT filing.
What if I miss the 20th?+
Our process is to file on the 17th - three full working days before KRA's 20th deadline - so you have a buffer against outages. If KRA rejects a return, we fix it and resubmit at no extra cost the same day.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes. No lock-in contracts. Send us an email and your monthly filings stop from the next cycle. No questions asked.
How do I pay?+
M-PESA is our primary payment method. We send you a payment request each month before filing. You pay, we file. Simple.
Do I need to do anything each month?+
Just send your sales and purchase invoices for the month. We take it from there - we calculate the VAT, file on iTax, and send you the confirmation. It takes about 2 minutes of your time.
What if my VAT liability is zero (nil return)?+
No problem. We still file a nil return on iTax before the 20th. Filing a nil return is just as important as filing a payable one - KRA still penalises KES 10,000 for missing a nil return deadline.
Start your monthly filing today
KES 3,500/month. No lock-in. Cancel anytime.