Kenya VAT calculator (16 %)
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Standard Kenya VAT rate: 16 %. Amounts are rounded to 2 places. Nothing you type is stored or sent.
Kenya VAT formulas
Add VAT
VAT = price × 16 / 100
Total = price + VAT
KSh 10,000.00 → VAT KSh 1,600.00, total KSh 11,600.00.
Remove VAT
Price = total × 100 / (100 + 16)
VAT = total - price
KSh 11,600.00 incl. VAT → price KSh 10,000.00, VAT KSh 1,600.00.
16 % VAT on common amounts
| Price | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|
| KSh 100.00 | KSh 16.00 | KSh 116.00 |
| KSh 500.00 | KSh 80.00 | KSh 580.00 |
| KSh 1,000.00 | KSh 160.00 | KSh 1,160.00 |
| KSh 5,000.00 | KSh 800.00 | KSh 5,800.00 |
| KSh 10,000.00 | KSh 1,600.00 | KSh 11,600.00 |
| KSh 50,000.00 | KSh 8,000.00 | KSh 58,000.00 |
Kenya VAT rates
| Rate | What it means |
|---|---|
| 16 % | Standard rate: most goods and services. |
| 0 % (zero-rated) | For example exports. No VAT is charged, and the seller can still claim input VAT. |
| Exempt | No VAT is charged and the seller cannot claim input VAT on related costs. |
Who must charge VAT in Kenya
- A business must register for VAT when its taxable supplies pass KES 5 million in 12 months. Below that it can register voluntarily.
- Registration and returns are done on the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) iTax portal.
- A VAT-registered business gives a tax invoice for each taxable sale, through KRA's eTIMS system.
Source: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the VAT Act 2013. The KES 5 million threshold has been proposed for change, so confirm it with KRA. Last checked 31 October 2026. General guidance, not tax advice: confirm with a local accountant or KRA.
Billing with VAT?
This page only does the sum. To bill customers, Bizznify lets you set your own VAT rate, keep prices with or without tax, and invoice in your own currency. It keeps your stock and what each customer owes in the same place. Need other countries? See the India GST calculator.
Questions, answered.
How do I add VAT to a price in Kenya?
VAT = price x 16 / 100, and total = price + VAT. Example: KSh 10,000 at 16 % = KSh 1,600 VAT, total KSh 11,600.
How do I remove VAT from a total (a price that includes VAT)?
Price without VAT = total x 100 / (100 + 16). Example: KSh 11,600 including 16 % VAT = KSh 10,000 + KSh 1,600 VAT.
What is the VAT rate in Kenya?
The standard VAT rate in Kenya is 16 %. Some supplies are zero-rated (0 %) and some are exempt. Source: Kenya Revenue Authority (checked 31 October 2026).
Who must register for VAT in Kenya?
A business must register when its taxable supplies pass KES 5 million in 12 months. Below that it can register voluntarily. Registration is on the KRA iTax portal. Confirm the current limit with KRA.
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