Kenya VAT Registry — rate, source and change history

    Standard rate 16%, in force since 01 Jan 2021. Last verified against Kenya Revenue Authority on 01 Sept 2026.

    Standard rate
    16%
    Reduced rates
    0%
    Registration threshold
    KES 5,000,000 (~€35,000)
    Currency
    KES

    Provenance

    Authority:Kenya Revenue Authority
    In force since: 01 Jan 2021
    Last verified: 01 Sept 2026
    Registry version: 2026.09

    Change history

    1. 01 Jan 202114% → 16%

      Covid-era 14% rate reverted to 16%.

    Cite this record

    Taxelyo VAT Registry 2026.09 — Kenya standard VAT 16%
in force since 01 Jan 2021, verified 01 Sept 2026
source: Kenya Revenue Authority — https://www.kra.go.ke/

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