Businesses tax calculators
Corporation tax, VAT, turnover tax and the compliance deadlines that go with them.
Which taxes a business pays depends on its structure and turnover: companies pay corporation tax, small businesses may qualify for turnover tax, and VAT applies once sales pass the registration threshold.
These tools cover the main business taxes, the penalties for filing or paying late, and decisions such as operating as a sole trader or as a limited company.
Tax types and calculators
- Corporation taxTax on company profits.
- Instalment taxQuarterly payments and due dates.
- Turnover taxA simple tax on sales for small businesses.
- VAT returnOutput VAT less input VAT: pay or carry forward.
- VAT add / removeAdd or remove VAT from an amount.
- VAT registration checkerDo your sales mean you must register for VAT?
- Withholding taxTax withheld on fees, contracts, dividends and royalties.
- Withholding VATVAT withheld by appointed agents.
- Excise dutyExcise on services such as airtime and transfer fees.
- Investment deductionDeduction for qualifying capital investment.
- Penalties & interestWhat late filing and late payment cost.
- Sole trader vs companyCompare the tax of the two structures.
- Creators & freelancersTax on YouTube, Upwork, TikTok and other platform income.
- Betting winnings taxTax on gambling and betting winnings.
- Dividends & interestTax on SACCO, bank and money market income.
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Businesses articles
- Negotiating with overseas suppliers: prices, terms and qualityA good deal with a supplier is more than the lowest price. Here is how to prepare, what to negotiate, how to use samples and volume, and how to keep relationships healthy.
- A simple guide to VAT for individuals who buy and sell onlineVAT affects both what you pay as a buyer and what you charge as a seller. Here is how it works for individuals who shop online and for small online sellers, in plain terms.
- Working capital explained, and how to manage itMany profitable businesses run out of cash because their money is tied up in stock and unpaid invoices. Here is what working capital is, how to measure it and how to free cash.
- How to explain a tax change to your staff or customersWhen a tax change alters pay or prices, people want a clear, honest explanation. Here is how to prepare, what to say and how to answer difficult questions.
- How to build a pricing strategy for servicesSelling services is harder to price than selling goods. Here is how to work out your costs, choose a pricing model and test, explain and adjust your prices.
- Import permits and licences: which agency for which productDifferent products need approval from different agencies, and getting it wrong delays cargo. Here is a practical map of the types of permits and how to find out which you need.
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Estimates for information only. Not tax or financial advice.