VAT Registration

Businesses whose turnover exceeds KES 5 million in any twelve-month period are required to register for VAT with KRA via iTax. Once registered, every taxable supply must be invoiced through eTIMS at the standard 16 % rate — or zero-rated where applicable.

01
Obstacle

Invoices are being issued without VAT before the registration is complete, creating a gap in the eTIMS audit trail.

Solution

Correct VAT logic (16 % / 0 % / exempt) applied automatically per supply type, with a clean eTIMS record from day one of registration.

02
Obstacle

Input and output VAT are manually reconciled each month, taking hours and causing filing errors.

Solution

Automatic input/output VAT tracking providing a ready basis for the iTax periodic return.

When must a business register for VAT in Kenya?

Registration is mandatory when taxable turnover exceeds KES 5 million in the previous twelve months. Voluntary registration is also permitted.

VAT-ready from registration day

Correct rates, automatic tracking, clean iTax basis.