Enter an amount and choose whether it already includes VAT.
Estimate only. Rates checked 13 Oct 2026.
Kenyan VAT basics
- Standard rate: 16%. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt.
- Registration is required once your taxable supplies reach, or are expected to reach, KES 5 million in 12 months.
- Returns and payment are due by the 20th of the following month on iTax.
To remove VAT from an inclusive price, divide by 1.16. For example, KES 11,600 including VAT is KES 10,000 plus KES 1,600 VAT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Kenya?
16% standard rate.
When must I register for VAT?
When taxable supplies reach, or are expected to reach, KES 5 million in 12 months.
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Sources
- KRA – Value Added Tax (checked 13 October 2026)
