Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

Plain-English articles on Kenyan taxes, payroll and compliance.

• 17 Oct 2026 Kenya tax basics: who pays which tax, and whenKenya has several main taxes, and which ones apply depends on whether you are employed, in business, a landlord or an importer. This guide maps each tax to the people who pay it.
• 17 Oct 2026 How to register for VAT on iTax, step by stepWhen VAT registration is compulsory, the documents you need, the online steps, what happens after approval and the first return, with a checklist.
• 16 Oct 2026 How to reset your iTax password and fix common login problemsSteps to recover access to iTax, what to do when the email or phone is wrong, how to avoid lockouts and how to protect your account.
• 15 Oct 2026 How to update your KRA PIN details and add or remove tax obligationsChange your email, phone, address or business details on iTax, add obligations such as VAT or PAYE, and cancel the ones you no longer need.
• 14 Oct 2026 How to pay KRA taxes with M-Pesa, bank or a PRNGenerate a payment registration number on iTax, pay it through M-Pesa, a bank or other channel, confirm the payment and fix common mistakes.
• 10 Oct 2026 Fixed assets and capital allowances explained for small businessesWhy you cannot deduct the full cost of equipment in one year, how depreciation differs from capital allowances and what to record.
• 10 Oct 2026 How to price your products and services: markup, margin and break-evenThe difference between markup and margin, how to include VAT and overheads, and how to find the sales you need to break even.
• 10 Oct 2026 SHIF contributions explained: rate, minimum and who paysWhat the Social Health Insurance Fund replaced, how the 2.75% contribution works and how it affects your PAYE.
• 10 Oct 2026 Tax for freelancers and content creators in KenyaHow online and freelance income is taxed, the turnover tax option, what to record and which deadlines apply.
• 10 Oct 2026 Withholding tax in Kenya explained: rates, agents and creditsWho must withhold tax on fees, contracts, rent and dividends, the common rates, and how the supplier claims the credit.
• 10 Oct 2026 How much does it cost to import a car to Kenya? Duty, VAT and fees explainedThe taxes and fees that apply to an imported car, why the CRSP value matters and how the age rule affects what you can buy.
• 10 Oct 2026 How to build a 12-month cash flow forecast for a small businessA step-by-step method to forecast money in and out, spot shortfalls early and plan tax payments before they arrive.