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Our International Capacity Development Program (ICDP) serves as a knowledge exchange platform for our international partners to build capacity on taxation matters while also positioning KRA as a thought leader in revenue administration.
About the Program
The program is intended to aid adoption of best practice in tax administration in various tax jurisdictions in the South through improved revenue mobilization and realization of quality tax systems in partnering countries.
It is a structured way of streamlining resources and communicating procedures and processes to be followed in the facilitation of inward visits/missions in order to ensure that KRA provides a good experience to prospective visitors when facilitating visits and that expertise and resources used during the visits are properly coordinated without disrupting operations.
The program is primarily targeted at visitors from national revenue administration agencies and is designed as a platform for knowledge and information exchange for technical assistance and capacity building purposes to promote revenue administration best practice.
Guidelines to Visiting Us
When you apply to visit us:
- All requests should be addressed to us on an official letter head of the requesting organisation and accompanied by a duly completed ICDP Application Form;
- The completed ICDP Application Form is to reach KRA at least 30 days prior to the proposed date(s) of the visit unless:
- your visit is an addition to an existing itinerary involving visits to other government departments and will be less than one day in duration.
- your tax administration has a shared interest with us, or there are strategic or compliance objectives that could be addressed during the visit.
- A full Curriculum Vitae / Biographical sketch for each delegate is required at the time the application is submitted;
- All visitors must be processed through the KRA Security & Safety Services (SSS) Division for security clearance and to obtain visitor identification whilst at KRA premises.
Note: Your preferred dates for visiting will be subject to availability of our officers to meet with you and our available resources to coordinate the visit.
Next steps:
- Download the ICDP Application Form.
- If you can't download the form you can request it by sending an email to the International Relations Division via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Important considerations
- Our program is designed to cater for visits of up to three (3) days.
- We can host visits on all months except in January, June, July, October and December due to conflicting schedules with corporate-wide activities hence our speakers are unavailable during these months.
- To get the most from your visit, we recommend you limit your delegation to no more than ten (10) people and preferably no more than five if your delegation will use an interpreter. Your delegation will need to provide an interpreter if one is required.
- We do not fund visits by overseas tax administrations to our offices. Each administration is responsible for their own costs in relation to flights, accommodation, allowances and transfers. We will provide the presenters, venue, and light refreshments on the mission day.
- Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all visit requests due to resourcing constraints or other business priorities.
Giving us feedback
If you have completed the program and would like to leave feedback on your experience or have suggestions on how we can improve our visitors program, complete the feedback form and submit it to us.
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Contact Details of Competent Authorities (or Their Authorized Representatives) for Exchange of Information, Tax Treaties and Mutual Agreement Procedure for Kenya.
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Name: Mr. Humphrey Wattanga Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority Department / Division: Commissioner General’s Office Function / Role: Commissioner General – Authorised Competent Authority Representative Full address: Box 48240-00100 NAIROBI Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: +254 20 281 7001/2 Language skills: English
Name: CS Rispah Simiyu (Mrs.) FCCA EBS Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority Department / Division: Domestic Taxes Department Function / Role: Commissioner - Authorised Competent Authority Representative Full address: Box 48240-00100 NAIROBI Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: +254 20 281 7026 Language skills: English Notes: Responsible for all exchange of information matters (on request, automatic and spontaneous) and international policy matters including BEPS, MAP, Tax Residence Certificate Issuance.
Name: Mr. Weldon Ngeno Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority Department / Division: Domestic Taxes Department – Large Taxpayers Office Function / Role: Deputy Commissioner – Authorized Contact Person Full address: Box 48240-00100 NAIROBI Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: +254 20 281 7060 Language skills: English Notes: Responsible for all exchange of information matters (on request, automatic and spontaneous) and international policy matters including BEPS, MAP, Tax Residence Certificate Issuance.
Name: Joyce B. Mwangi Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority Department/Division: Domestic Taxes Department – Large Taxpayers Office Function / Role: Chief Manager – Competent Authority Office & Authorized Contact Person Full address: Box 48240-00100 NAIROBI Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. & This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: +254 709 01 2573 Language skills: English Notes: Responsible for: • All exchange of information matters (on request, automatic and spontaneous) • All treaty and international policy matters including BEPS, MAP, Tax Residence Certificate issuance, DTA negotiation and interpretation and authorized contact person for the delegated Competent Authority. |
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Authorised Contact Persons for Exchange of Information: Name: Beth Mwobobia Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority Department/Division: Domestic Taxes Department – Large Taxpayers Office Function/Role: Assistant Manager, Competent Authority Office & Authorized Contact Person Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: +254 709 01 2588 Language skills: English Notes: Responsible for All exchange of information matters (on request, automatic and spontaneous)
Name: Felix Osiemo Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority Department/Division: Domestic Taxes Department – Large Taxpayers Office Function/Role: Assistant Manager, Competent Authority Office & Authorized Contact Person Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: +254 709 01 7997 Language skills: English Notes: Responsible for All exchange of information matters (on request, automatic and spontaneous)
Name: Faith Maina Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority Department/Division: Domestic Taxes Department - Large Taxpayers Office Function/Role: Supervisor, Competent Authority Office & Authorized Contact Person Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: +254 709 01 7988 Language skills: English Notes: Responsible for All exchange of information matters (on request, automatic and spontaneous)
Authorised Contact Persons for Treaties & International Tax Policy:
Name: Wanjiru Kiarie Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority Department/Division: Domestic Taxes Department - Large Taxpayers Office Function/ Role: Manager, Competent Authority Office & Authorized Contact Person Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. & This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: +254 709 01 7985 Language skills: English Notes: Responsible for all treaty and International Policy matters including BEPS, MAP, Tax Residence Certificate Issuance and DTA negotiation and interpretation.
Name: Grace Wairimu Kariuki Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority Department/Division: Domestic Taxes Department - Large Taxpayers Office Function/Role: Supervisor, Competent Authority Office & Authorized Contact Person Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: +254 709 01 7945 Language skills: English Notes: Responsible for all treaty and International Policy matters including BEPS, MAP, Tax Residence Certificate Issuance and DTA negotiation and interpretation
Name: Doreen Dorika Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority Department/Division: Domestic Taxes Department – Large Taxpayers Office Function/Role: Supervisor, Competent Authority Office & Authorized Contact Person Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: +254 709 01 1890 Language skills: English Notes: Responsible for all treaty and International Policy matters including BEPS, MAP, Tax Residence Certificate Issuance and DTA negotiation and interpretation. |
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Technology is not only changing the way we interact but also the way we do business. It is not surprising that technology has also affected how tax is administered. KRA as part of its agenda to enhance service delivery as well as promote tax compliance continues to implement systems that leverage on technology to simplify tax operations.
Some of these systems include;
iTax – Integrated Tax Management System (iTax) is a system that allows taxpayers to update their tax registration details, file tax returns, register tax payments and make status enquiries with real - time monitoring of their ledger account.
iCMS –Integrated Customs Management System (ICMS) is set to replace the Simba System. iCMS will streamline customs operations as well as automate manual operations.
RECTS – Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) is a system that facilitates end-to-end monitoring of transits along the Northern Corridor. RECTS has greatly improved cargo security and helped fast- track the movement of goods along the Northern Corridor.
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About KRA
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was created by an Act of Parliament (Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya) in July 1995 to collect, administer and account for revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya (GoK).
The Authority’s 7th corporate plan (2019 – 2021), seeks to support the Government’s Big Four Agenda and the Third Medium Term Plan of Vision 2030. KRA’s main contribution to both initiatives rests primarily on the mobilization of resources to fund the activities envisaged. KRA’s Transformation Agenda seeks to build on foundations laid during the 6th Plan that saw a shift from Enforcement to Taxpayer Facilitation. On a global front we seek to achieve this by our vision which is to be a globally trusted revenue agency facilitating tax and customs compliance, through strategic outcomes aimed at improving the country’s business environment, bettering the ease of doing business score and hence achieving improved compliance through data driven decision making and a growth in revenue collection.
The Authority aims to achieve this by improving and simplifying tax payment processes, ensuring effective and efficient tax administration as well as enhancing Border Control services. As a Tax Agency, we intend to increase our customer satisfaction levels, encompassing our taxpayers in the Diaspora. As such, KRA has an International Relations and Diplomacy Office (IRD); which seeks to provide support through nurturing, sustaining and leveraging relationships with multilateral and bilateral partners based in various locations where our citizens are based.
Pin Registration
A PIN is a Personal Identification Number used while doing business with Kenya Revenue Authority, other Government agencies and service providers.
Do I need a PIN?
You are required to have a PIN if you expect to earn any income from Kenya. This applies to both Residents and Non- residents.
Some transactions will also require you to have a PIN. These transactions include but are not limited to;
- Registration of title, stamping of instruments by the Commissioner of Lands, and payment of Land Rent.
- Approval of plans, payment of water deposits, application for a business permit, payment of Land Rent by Local Authorities.
- Registration of Motor Vehicles, and licensing under the Traffic Act (Cap 403) by the Registrar of motor Vehicles.
- Registration of Business Names and Companies by the Registrars of Business names and companies.
- Trade licensing by the Ministry of Commerce.
- Application for Value Added Tax registration.
- Underwriting policies by Insurance Companies.
- To facilitate importation of goods, Customs clearing and forwarding at the offices of Commissioner of Customs and Excise.
- Payment of Deposits for power connections at Kenya Power and Lightning Co. Ltd.
- To facilitate all contracts for supply of goods and services to all Government Ministries and Public bodies.
How do I register for a PIN?
Pin Registration is an online process done via iTax system.
*PIN registration requirements available on the KRA website
Tax Obligations
Every person with a Personal Identification Number is required to file and pay their taxes via iTax on or before the due date.
Kenyans in the diaspora are encouraged to visit any home missions abroad to receive filing support or any other assistance related to their PIN.
Some of the tax obligations include;
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Tax Obligation |
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Income Tax |
Income Tax is chargeable upon all the income of a person, whether resident or non – resident accrued or derived in Kenya This tax obligation is MANDATORY. |
Individuals – 30th June of the following year |
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Corporates – Last day of the 6 month following the end of their account period Payments are however done by the last day of the 4th month following the end of the accounting period |
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Value Added Tax (VAT) |
VAT is charged on supply of taxable goods or services made or provided in Kenya and on importation of taxable goods or services into Kenya |
On or before 20th of the following month |
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Pay As You Earn (PAYE) |
PAYE is a method of collecting tax from individuals in gainful employment. Employers are required to register for this obligation, and deduct PAYE from their employees’ salaries and wages at the prevailing rates and remit the same to KRA |
On or before the 9th of the following month |
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Residential Rental Income Tax |
This is tax payable by resident persons on residential rental income accrued or derived in Kenya where the rent income is between Kshs.288,000 (Kshs. 24,000 per month) and Kshs.15 million per annum. |
On or before the 20th of the following month |
Other tax obligations include;
- Withholding Tax
- Capital Gains Tax
- Excise Duty
- Turnover Tax
- Advance Tax
Returning Residents Guidelines
Planning to travel back?
You are allowed, among other items, one motor vehicle (excluding buses and mini buses) into the country duty free subject to the following conditions:
- You must have resided outside Kenya for at least twelve (12) months.
- You must have personally owned and used the motor vehicle outside Kenya for at least twelve months.
- The motor vehicle must not be older than 8 years.
- You must have attained the age of eighteen years. You must not have been granted a similar exemption previously.
Exemptions:
Items that may be exempted when imported as baggage by a returning resident are:
- Wearing apparel
- Personal and household effects which were in his personal or household use in his former place of residence
More information available on: https://kra.go.ke/en/individual/importing/learn-about-importation/importing-goods
Guidelines for Students and Senior Citizens
It is important to note that if you do not have an income, it is advisable to file a NIL return. This is especially for students, and senior citizens who are not in gainful employment in the diaspora.
Importing
If you wish to import any commodity into Kenya, you will have to enlist the services of a clearing agent who will process the import documentation through Kenya Customs electronically on the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) and clear the goods on behalf of the importers.
An import declaration fee (IDF) of 2%of the Customs Value is payable. Customs will assess duty payable depending on the value of the goods and the duty rate applicable.
The East African Community Common External Tariff prescribing the duty rates of imported items is available at the KRA website.
Motor Vehicle Notices & Regulations:
If you wish to import a car into Kenya temporarily, here are some of the requirements.
For Kenyan Citizens:
Prior to gaining entry approval, the foreign operator from the East African Community (EAC) or Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) Countries must have a valid Temporary Importation of Road Vehicles Form (Form C32) which is issued at the Border Station.
To obtain a Form C32, an individual MUST:
- Be a foreigner with foreign identification
- Have a valid work permit or proof of residency, if Kenyan.
- Have the foreign Motor Vehicle Registration Book in his/her name.
- Have a valid Power of Attorney or authorization to operate the vehicle from the Motor Vehicle Owner, in case the operator is an agent of the owner.
- For diplomats, one must prove that they have on going diplomatic status. In addition, must proof that they work in a diplomatic capacity e.g. Valid Diplomatic identification.
Individuals without these documents from the EAC and COMESA countries will not be issued with a Form C32 or be allowed to locally operate a foreign registered motor vehicle and any such vehicle operated without the above will be impounded.
For Non – Kenyans:
Prior to gaining entry approval, a foreign operator from Countries outside the EAC or COMESA Countries must have a valid International Circulation Permit from Country of Origin (Carnet de Passage en Douane) or Pass Sheet issued from their Country of Origin. This Carnet de Passages en Douane must be valid for use in Kenya
In addition to this, he/she MUST provide:
- Foreign identification
- Proof of residency in the foreign country, if Kenyan.
- Have the foreign Motor Vehicle Registration Book in his/her name.
- Have a valid Power of Attorney or authorization to operate the vehicle from the Motor Vehicle Owner, in case the operator is an agent of the owner.
Individuals without these documents will not be allowed entry in to or to locally operate a foreign registered motor vehicle and any such vehicle operated without the above will be impounded.
In addition to having a Form C32 or an International Circulation Permit from Country of Origin (Carnet de Passage en Douane), an operator of a Foreign motor vehicle must apply for a Foreign Motor Vehicle Permit.
To make an application for a foreign permit, an individual will require:
- A valid Form C32 or an endorsed valid International Circulation Permit from Country of Origin (Carnet de Passage en Douane)
- Certificate of COMESA Insurance
- An online account on eCitizen which will be used to make the application.
The initial application for the Foreign Permit will be done upon entry into the country and will be issued based on the following categories:-
- A paid up foreign permit, valid for a month, will be issued to vehicles on tour in Kenya with an International Circulation Permit from Country of Origin (Carnet de passage en douane).
- A free fourteen-day temporary permit will be issued at entry points to only vehicles with a Form C32 entering Kenya.
No vehicle will be allowed out of a Customs Border Station without the owner being in possession of either a Form C32 or Carnet de Passage and a Foreign Permit.
On expiry of fourteen days or granted period, the applicant, may seek an extension of their Form C32 and Foreign Permit from the Customs and Border Control Department, Enforcement Division Regional Offices. Extension of the Form C32 and Foreign Permits SHALL not be allowed unless the Customs Officer physically verifies the vehicle and is satisfied that a justified reason for the extension has been given.
All operators of foreign vehicles whose vehicles do not meet the above requirements MUST re-export their vehicles with immediate effect and any contraventions will lead to enforcement actions including impounding of the said vehicles.
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