🇰🇪 Kenya VAT Calculator
Calculate Kenyan VAT with the standard rate of 16%.
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General VAT is 16%, including petroleum oils since 1 July 2023. Zero-rated and exempt supplies have different treatment; check the applicable VAT Act schedules. This calculator shows the general rate.
How to calculate
Calculation Examples — 16%
| Net | VAT 16% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| KSh 100.00 | KSh 16.00 | KSh 116.00 |
| KSh 500.00 | KSh 80.00 | KSh 580.00 |
| KSh 1000.00 | KSh 160.00 | KSh 1160.00 |
Compare with neighbors
| Country | Std Rate | vs Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya ★ | 16% | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 15% | -1% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 7.5% | -8.5% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 14% | -2% |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 5% | -11% |
Key facts
| Registration threshold | KES 5,000,000/yr (~€35,000) |
| Filing frequency | Monthly |
Good to know: General VAT is 16%, including petroleum oils since 1 July 2023. Zero-rated and exempt supplies have different treatment; check the applicable VAT Act schedules. This calculator shows the general rate.
Official source
Value Added Tax FAQ, reviewed in 2024
Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.
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