Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

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

• 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.
• 17 Oct 2026 How to check your NSSF, SHIF and Housing Levy are actually being paidStatutory deductions come off your payslip every month, but that does not prove they reached the right fund. Here is how to check each one and what to do if money is missing.
• 17 Oct 2026 Handing over a rental to a new tenant: inspection, inventory and keysA careful handover protects both landlord and tenant. Here is a practical checklist for the inspection, the inventory, the deposit, the keys and the first rent receipt.
• 17 Oct 2026 Year-end tax planning checklist for small businesses in KenyaWhat to do in the last two months of your financial year: stock counts, bad debts, asset purchases, payroll checks and instalment tax, to avoid surprises.
• 16 Oct 2026 A landlord's annual tax and compliance calendar for KenyaMonth-by-month deadlines for rental income tax, annual returns, land rates, insurance and records, so you never pay a late-filing penalty on rent.
• 16 Oct 2026 How to write a business plan that banks and investors take seriouslyThe sections that matter, how to build realistic financial projections, what lenders in Kenya look for and the templates that make it faster.
• 16 Oct 2026 Courier parcels and personal shipments: duty and taxes in KenyaHow customs treats goods that arrive by courier, when duty and VAT are due, how value is assessed and how to avoid surprise charges and delays.
• 16 Oct 2026 Excise on imported vehicles and motorcycles: the 2026 rates explainedThe excise bands for cars by engine size and fuel, the flat amount on motorcycles, the lower rate for electric vehicles, and how they flow into your import bill.
• 16 Oct 2026 Probation, employment contracts and notice periods in KenyaWhat the Employment Act says about written contracts, probation length, notice for monthly and daily paid staff, and what to check before you sign.
• 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 claim a PAYE refund from KRA: causes, steps and timelinesWhy employees overpay PAYE, how to confirm it on your annual return, and the steps to request a refund from KRA, with the records to keep.
• 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.