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Free Kenya Tax Tools - Calculators, Checklists & Guides
VAT calculator, PAYE salary calculator, KRA penalty calculator for all 6 tax regimes, eTIMS penalty calculator, amnesty savings calculator, withholding tax calculator, eTIMS checklist, and more - all free, no sign-up required.
Kenya VAT Calculator 2026 - 16% Standard Rate
KRA VAT Rate
Calculate
- Net (excl. VAT)
- KES 0.00
- VAT @ 16%
- + KES 0.00
- Total (incl. VAT)
- KES 0.00
Kenya VAT standard rate is 16% (KRA 2026). For indicative purposes only.Need help filing?
KRA Penalty Calculator - All 6 Tax Regimes
Max 60 months. Type exact number or tap a preset.
- Late-filing penalty
KES 10,000 or 5% of tax due (whichever higher) - KES 10,000.00
- Interest (1%/month × 1)
- KES 0.00
- Estimated total penalties
- KES 10,000.00
Late-filing penalties differ by tax regime. Interest is 1%/month on principal for all regimes (KRA 2026). For pre-2026 debt, the tax amnesty waives all penalties and interest.
iTax Portal Error Diagnosis - What is Happening and How to Fix It
eTIMS Penalty Calculator - How Much Is Your Non-Compliance Costing You?
Up to KES 100,000 / month. Max 12.
KES 10,000 + 5% + 1%/mo. Max 24.
Up to KES 100,000 (or 5% of the tax, whichever is higher) per failure. Max 20.
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Already have penalties? Waive them
Penalty waiver drafting and submission - KES 4,000 per application.
Indicative estimates on the current legal footing: up to KES 100,000 per month for failing to integrate a data-management system after a written KRA notice (TPA s.59A(5), applies to taxpayers with turnover above KES 5m); for e-invoice failures, the higher of 5% of the tax due or KES 100,000 for companies (KES 10,000 for individuals) (TPA s.86, as amended by Finance Act 2026, effective 1 July 2026); and the higher of KES 10,000 or 5% of tax due, plus 1% monthly interest, for late filing. Before 1 July 2026 the s.86 penalty was twice the tax due. This is indicative, not tax advice.
Am I Required to Register for VAT in Kenya?
Answer 4-5 quick questions to find out whether VAT registration is mandatory, recommended, or optional for your Kenyan business. Includes eTIMS compliance check.
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Flag real sales in your M-Pesa statement and extract 16% output VAT for your VAT3
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eTIMS Error Diagnostic
Select your error, get the exact fix steps - rejections, sync, lockouts, PINs
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Amnesty Eligibility Check
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KRA PIN Checker
Verify a Kenyan KRA PIN format and status instantly
VAT Rates & Calculator Guide
Standard 16%, zero-rated, exempt - rates and how to apply them
VAT vs Turnover Tax
Decision guide for choosing the right tax regime
eTIMS Compliance Checklist
Daily, monthly, and annual eTIMS obligations
Withholding Tax Guide
2% withholding VAT - how it works for agents and suppliers
eTIMS Penalty Guide
What TPA s.86 and s.59A(5) actually provide
Tax Amnesty Savings Guide
How to save 100% on penalties and interest before Dec 31
Need More Help? Read Our Free KRA VAT Guides
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VAT registration from KES 5,000. Monthly filing from KES 3,500/month. Avoid the KES 10,000 penalty.