Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

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

10 Oct 2026 Monthly rental income tax cut to 7.5%: what landlords need to knowFrom 1 January 2024 the rate of tax on residential rent is 7.5 percent of gross rent, down from 10 percent. See what changed and how it affects your choice.
10 Oct 2026 Importing a used car: inspection, clearance and registrationThe steps from choosing a car to registering it in Kenya: age check, pre-shipment inspection, shipping, duty, clearance and number plates.
10 Oct 2026 Inventory management basics for small shops and tradersHow to count stock, set reorder points, avoid running out or overstocking and value your stock for the accounts and for tax.
10 Oct 2026 Invoicing and getting paid on time: a practical routineHow to write an invoice that gets paid, set payment terms, follow up politely and keep your cash flow healthy, with eTIMS and VAT in mind.
10 Oct 2026 Importing from China: risks, checks and the real costHow to vet a supplier, pay safely, choose air or sea freight, avoid common scams and work out the total landed cost of goods from China.
10 Oct 2026 Incoterms explained for importers: EXW, FOB, CIF and DAPWhat the common shipping terms mean, who pays freight, insurance and duty under each, and how they change the price you compare.
10 Oct 2026 Importing a motorcycle: duty, taxes and costsWhat taxes apply when you import a motorcycle for business or personal use, how to estimate them and what else to budget for.
10 Oct 2026 How to register for rental income tax on iTaxThe steps to add the rental income obligation to your KRA PIN, what you need before you start and how to file your first return.
10 Oct 2026 How to read a profit and loss statementWhat each line of a profit and loss statement means, how to calculate gross and net profit and which ratios tell you whether the business is healthy.
10 Oct 2026 Import documents checklist: what to have ready before the goods arriveThe documents customs and your clearing agent will ask for, why each matters and how to avoid delays and storage charges.
10 Oct 2026 IDF and RDL explained: the two fees every import paysWhat the Import Declaration Fee and the Railway Development Levy are, how they are calculated, who pays them and how they affect your landed cost.
10 Oct 2026 Excise duty on imports and vehicles: what it is and when it appliesWhich imported goods carry excise duty, how it is added to the customs value and duty, why vehicles pay it by engine size and how it affects VAT.