Source-cited draft: tax overview for Kenya (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Kenya tax system at a glance | Kenya operates a self-assessment tax system administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) through the iTax portal. The headline taxes are individual income tax (PAYE), corporation tax, and value added tax (VAT). | |
| Standard tax year (year of income) for individuals | 1 January to 31 December (calendar year)Income Tax Act (Cap 470) | |
| National currency | Kenyan Shilling (KES / Ksh)Central Bank of Kenya Act | |
| National tax authority | Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), filing via the iTax portalKenya Revenue Authority Act | |
| Basis of taxation | Source-based: income accrued in or derived from Kenya is taxable; residents are also taxed on certain foreign employment incomeIncome Tax Act (Cap 470) | |
| Top marginal personal income tax (PAYE) rate | 35%Income Tax Act (Cap 470), Third Schedule (as amended by Finance Act 2023) | |
| Standard corporation tax rate (resident company) | 30%Income Tax Act (Cap 470), Third Schedule |
Kenya operates a self-assessment tax system administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) through the iTax portal. The headline taxes are individual income tax (PAYE), corporation tax, and value added tax (VAT).
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| Does Kenya levy VAT? | Yes — VAT at a standard rate of 16%VAT Act, 2013 |
| Monthly PAYE remittance deadline | By the 9th day of the following monthIncome Tax Act (Cap 470); Tax Procedures Act, 2015 |
| Annual individual income tax return deadline | 30 June following the end of the year of incomeTax Procedures Act, 2015 |
| Annual corporation tax return deadline | Within 6 months of the company's financial year end (e.g. 30 June for a 31 December year end)Tax Procedures Act, 2015 |
| Monthly VAT return and payment deadline | By the 20th day of the following monthVAT Act, 2013 |
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