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Kenya VAT Calculator

Calculate VAT with support for Standard, Zero-rated, Exempt, and Special Rates

Output Tax (Sales)

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Input Tax (Purchases)

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Total Output VAT (Sales) KES 0.00
Total Input VAT (Purchases) KES 0.00
Less: Disallowed Input VAT (Exempt Portion) KES 0.00
Allowable Input VAT KES 0.00
VAT PAYABLE / (REFUND) KES 0.00
Note: Standard VAT rate is 16%. Zero-rated supplies are at 0% but qualify for input VAT claims. Exempt supplies do not attract VAT and also restrict input VAT claims proportionally.

Frequently Asked Questions about VAT in Kenya

What is the current VAT rate in Kenya?
The standard VAT rate in Kenya is 16%. There are also zero-rated supplies (0%) and exempt supplies which are not subject to VAT.
What is the difference between zero-rated and exempt supplies?
Zero-rated supplies (0% VAT) allow you to claim input VAT on related purchases. Exempt supplies do not attract output VAT, and input VAT on purchases related to exempt supplies is not claimable (or must be apportioned).
What are examples of zero-rated supplies in Kenya?
Examples include exported goods and services, supplies to designated export processing zones (EPZs), and certain agricultural and pharmaceutical products as specified in the VAT Act.
What are examples of exempt supplies in Kenya?
Exempt supplies include financial services, education services, health services, residential rental income, and transportation of passengers by bus or matatu.
What is the VAT registration threshold in Kenya?
The VAT registration threshold is KES 5,000,000 (5 million) in annual taxable turnover. Businesses with turnover below this threshold can register voluntarily.
How often should VAT be filed?
VAT returns are typically filed monthly by the 20th of the following month. The calculator supports both monthly and quarterly filing periods.