VAT calculator
Enter a price and add VAT, or enter a VAT-inclusive price and pull the tax back out. Kenya's standard rate is 16%.
Figures appear here as you type.
Rate used, current as of July 2026: standard VAT is
16% of the taxable value. A business must register for VAT once
annual taxable turnover exceeds KES 5,000,000; below that,
registration is optional. Some goods and services are zero-rated or
exempt and this calculator does not check that for you. This is
general information, not tax advice, confirm your specific position
with KRA or a licensed tax professional.
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