VAT Calculator Kenya 2026
Add 16% VAT to a price, or find the VAT inside an amount that already includes it.
Tax rules last verified: 6 October 2026Sources: KRA / VAT Act, 2013
| Item | Amount (KSh) |
|---|---|
| Price before VAT | 10,000.00 |
| VAT (16%) | 1,600.00 |
| Price including VAT | 11,600.00 |
VAT at common amounts
| Before VAT | VAT | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| KSh 1,000 | KSh 160 | KSh 1,160 |
| KSh 5,000 | KSh 800 | KSh 5,800 |
| KSh 10,000 | KSh 1,600 | KSh 11,600 |
| KSh 50,000 | KSh 8,000 | KSh 58,000 |
| KSh 100,000 | KSh 16,000 | KSh 116,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Kenya?
The standard VAT rate is 16%. Some goods and services are zero-rated (0%) or exempt — check the VAT Act schedules for your product.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price by 1.16. For example, KSh 10,000 + 16% VAT = KSh 11,600.
How do I remove VAT from a VAT-inclusive price?
Divide by 1.16. A price of KSh 11,600 including VAT is KSh 10,000 before VAT, so the VAT is KSh 1,600. Don't just take 16% off the total — that gives the wrong answer.
Who must register for VAT in Kenya?
Businesses with taxable sales of KSh 5 million or more in any 12-month period must register for VAT with KRA. Smaller businesses can register voluntarily.
When are VAT returns due?
By the 20th of the following month. Filing late costs 5% of the VAT due or KSh 10,000, whichever is higher.
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Calculation assumptions
- Uses the standard 16% rate. Zero-rated and exempt supplies are not covered.
- Amounts are rounded to the nearest cent.
Standard VAT rate 16% · last verified 6 October 2026.
This calculator provides an estimate for informational purposes and should not replace professional tax, legal or financial advice or official calculations.