Kenya e-invoicing with KRA eTIMS.
Mandatory rollout, VAT 16%, KRA PIN. The Kenya Revenue Authority runs the electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) for every VAT-registered business and any taxpayer above KES 5M turnover under the Finance Act 2023. This hub covers four practical guides for compliance on iTax and eTIMS.
KRA eTIMS system
Electronic Tax Invoice Management System, client types and onboarding.
KRA eTIMS and electronic invoicing in Kenya
How the Kenya Revenue Authority runs the electronic Tax Invoice Management System and which solution type fits your business.
Which eTIMS solution type should a Kenyan business choose?
A plain summary of the KRA eTIMS solution types and who each is meant for.
VAT and rates
Standard 16% rate, zero-rated exports and Schedule II exempt supplies.
KRA ecosystem
KRA PIN, iTax portal, withholding tax and WVAT compliance.
KRA PIN and the iTax portal
How the Kenyan tax identification number works and what iTax is used for.
Withholding tax and Withholding VAT in Kenya
How withholding income tax and withholding VAT work for suppliers and payers.
KRA PIN format in Kenya
A KRA PIN has 11 characters. Here is how to read one and where it goes on an invoice.
Withheld VAT (WVAT) in Kenya: 2% of the taxable value
What appointed agents withhold, on what base, and what a supplier should check.