Requirements for a KRA PIN in Kenya for both Locals and foreigners

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  • You need to furnish all the mandatory details along with the required supporting documents and submit the KRA iTax PIN registration form

  • On submitting, a pop-up to confirm the e-mail ID you had mentioned in the PIN registration form. You can confirm by clicking ‘OKAY’ if the ID is correct

  • On successful submission of the iTAX PIN registration form, iTAX PIN will be displayed immediately on the iTax page. You can also download it and print. Another copy of your iTAX PIN will be mailed to your ID

    • Creating Your iTax Login Password

    On successful submission, login to your email and you will find your iTax PIN and password generated by KRA iTax Portal. Visit KRA iTax Portal and mention the iTax PIN and password you have received. On mentioning, you will be re-directed password change page. Here, you can change the password and also you need to create a security question which will help you to recover your iTax profile.

  • Documents required for iTax PIN Registration

    A company applying for New PIN registration

    The following are documents required to be submitted by a company applying for new PIN registration:

    • Copy of Certificate of Incorporation

    • Copy of CR12(a legal document listing shareholders or directors of the company)

    • Copy of Memorandum and Article of Association (optional)

    • Copy of PIN Certificate for one of the company’s directors

    • Copy of Tax Compliance certificate of one of the company’s directors

    • Copy of the Acknowledgement Receipt

    Partnership firm applying for New PIN registration

    The following are documents required to be submitted by a partnership firm applying for New PIN registration:

    • Copy of the Acknowledgement Receipt

    • PIN Certificate for one of the partners

    • Deed of the partnership (optional)

    • Tax Compliance certificate of the partners (optional)

    • 1. Residents

      • National ID/Alien ID Card details
      • Employers’ PIN details for those who are employed.
      • Business registration certificate details for those in business.

      2.Non-Kenyan employee (Residing in Kenya)

      • Letter of introduction by employer
      • PIN of employer
      • Original Valid Passport of the applicant
      • Valid work permit or special pass of applicant with the name of employer on the permit.
      • Confirm endorsement of work permit in the passport
      • KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

    FAQs on KRA PIN registration

    • How can I get my KRA PIN online?

    For you to obtain a KRA PIN, you need to apply for PIN registration in KRA iTax Portal.

    • How much does it cost to apply for KRA PIN?

    You just need to register online and apply for a KRA PIN

    • How long does it take to get KRA PIN?

    On successful submission of  iTAX PIN registration form, iTAX PIN will be displayed immediately on the iTax page. You can also download it and print.

    • How do I register my KRA PIN to iTax?

    You need to visit KRA iTax Portal using https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/ and select "New PIN Registration" on the homepage of the KAR tax Portal.

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