Kenya VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in Kenya is 16%, and you can switch to 8% with one click.
Price including VAT
Ksh 116.00
- Net amount
- Ksh 100.00
- VAT at 16%
- Ksh 16.00
- Gross amount
- Ksh 116.00
Kenya VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 16% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 8% | Reduced. Petroleum fuels |
Zero rate and exempt items are set out in the VAT Act schedules, for example transfer of a business as a going concern, core money transfer services, and many basic foods and farm inputs.
How to calculate VAT in Kenya
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.16 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.16 = 116.00.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.16 = price before tax. For example, 116.00 ÷ 1.16 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 16 ÷ 116. For 116.00 that is 16.00.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- KES 5 million taxable supplies in 12 months.
- On your invoices
- All registered persons must issue a tax invoice at the time of supply (Finance Act 2025), through KRA's electronic system (eTIMS).
- Local name
- Value Added Tax
Recent changes and things to know
Digital payment processing services became taxable under the Finance Act 2026.
Kenya VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Kenya?
The standard VAT rate in Kenya is 16%. Other rates: 8% (petroleum fuels).
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.16. For example, 100 plus 16% VAT is 116.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.16. For example, 116.00 including 16% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 16% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in Kenya?
KES 5 million taxable supplies in 12 months.
What must a VAT invoice show in Kenya?
All registered persons must issue a tax invoice at the time of supply (Finance Act 2025), through KRA's electronic system (eTIMS). You can make one with the free invoice generator.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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