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Kenya - VAT submission guide

Updated by James Mulili, PKF Kenya

How are VAT returns submitted to the tax authorities?	VAT returns are filed electronically via the Kenya Revenue Authority's online e-services platform, 'iTax': https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal �� Registered persons with no VAT to declare are required to submit a nil return. VAT returns are available to download from the iTax platform. �� With effect from February 2024, the Kenya Revenue Authority has rolled out pre-populated VAT returns. The returns are pre-populated with information from the invoices transmitted through the new E-TIMS system (see further below). The intention is to ease the administrative burden for taxpayers of having to manually populate VAT returns, and also to ensure tax compliance. �� Further information on pre-populated VAT returns in Kenya can be found at: www.kra.go.ke/images/publications/Pre-populated-VAT-return-Step-by-Step-Guide-27-11-2023.pdf

Can a business submit paper VAT returns?	No. All VAT returns in Kenya are filed online via the iTax platform.

Can an agent submit a VAT return on behalf of the business?	Yes, an agent can submit a VAT return on behalf of a business via the iTax platform.