I am sure at one point we have all been required to get a tax compliance certificate. A tax compliance certificate is not only an important document but also leads to access opportunities.

What is a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)?

A Tax Compliance Certificate is an official document issued by KRA once satisfied that the taxpayer has complied with tax laws by filing returns and making payments of any tax due.

Compliance is deemed as:

• Filing of tax returns on or before the due date for all applicable tax obligations.
• Payment of tax on or before the due date.
• Clearance of all outstanding tax debt.
• Providing accurate information in the tax declarations/returns.

A TCC is also issued to a taxpayer if the taxpayer has made an arrangement with the Commissioner via payment plan to pay the taxes due. 

Why is a tax compliance certificate important?

In the hustle and bustle of life whether you are in biashara with your side hustle or a student fresh out of campus, we have all required a TCC. You may require the certificate in the following (but not limited) scenarios;

• When seeking for a tender with Government agencies and institutions
• When looking for new job opportunities
• When applying for liquor licences
• For clearing and forwarding agents.

How to apply on iTax

Are you wondering how to apply for a Tax Compliance Certificate? The application is done via iTax platform. To apply follow the steps below:

1. Log in to iTax using your PIN and password.
2. Under the certificates tab, click on the “Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate”
3. The personal details are auto populated, fill in the reason for application and submit.  
4. The certificate is sent to the applicant’s email upon approval of the application or one can download it immediately via a link made available on the landing page upon application.

It is important to note that the Tax Compliance Certificate is issued immediately in the case that the taxpayer does not have any pending tax liabilities. The email registered on iTax is crucial as the certificate will be sent to the registered email address.

We encourage all taxpayers to be tax compliant so as to avoid the hustle of acquiring the Tax Compliance Certificate without paying penalties.

In the case you need to change the email registered on iTax, contact us via:

Walk in to any KRA office and you will be assisted to file

Call via +254 711 099 999

Send a DM on Twitter or Facebook to @KRACare

Email via callcentre@kra.go.ke

Chat with an agent via https://kenya-revenueauthority.custhelp.com/app/home

By Grace Karasha