Kenya tax deadlines 2026.
Every individual and self-employed income tax deadline for Kenya in 2026. Plus recurring VAT / GST / sales tax filings. Each deadline links to notes on how to file, what people miss, and matching open tax rules.
Annual deadlines
1 this yearOpen tax rules for Kenya
Prepare this return with open-source skills
These skills are in the OpenAccountants repo. Add them to your AI agent and they handle the computation.
This skill has been consolidated. See kenya-vat.md in this directory.
Tax amnesty under the Finance Act, 2026: what to do and by when
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Use this skill whenever asked about Kenyan social contributions for self-employed individuals -- SHIF (formerly NHIF) health insurance and NSSF pension. Trigger on phrases like "NHIF self-employed", "SHIF contributions", "NSSF Tier I", "NSSF Tier II", "Kenya social security", "Kenya health insurance", or any question about Kenyan social contribution obligations for self-employed persons. Covers the SHIF 2.75% rate (replacing NHIF brackets from October 2024), NSSF Tier I/II structure, voluntary registration, and edge cases. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any Kenyan social contribution work.
Non-resident rental income tax on Kenyan property: a guide for foreign landlords
Export declaration requirement for imported goods: a guide for importers
Source-cited draft: corporate income tax for Kenya (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
Source-cited draft: tax overview for Kenya (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
Prepare a Kenya review pack with open Guides
These Guides can help your AI agent draft computations, organize schedules, and prepare a review package. They do not replace a tax preparer or determine your final filing position. The OpenAccountants repo has open Tax Guides, accountant-reviewed where available — run them with your AI agent, then have an accountant review.