VAT calculator, Kenya.
Add 16% VAT to a price, or take it out of a VAT-inclusive amount, in KES.
- Price before VAT
- Ksh 10,000.00
- VAT at 16%
- Ksh 1,600.00
- Total including VAT
- Ksh 11,600.00
How to use it
Choose add or remove
Add VAT to a net price, or remove it from a price that already includes it.
Enter the amount
Type the price in KES.
Check the rate
The standard 16% is filled in; change it for reduced or zero-rated items.
Read the result
See the VAT, the net price and the total.
The quick maths
To add 16% VAT, multiply by 1.16: Ksh 1,000.00 becomes Ksh 1,160.00. To take VAT out of a total, divide by the same number: Ksh 1,160.00 becomes Ksh 1,000.00, so the VAT inside it is Ksh 160.00.
What to know in Kenya
16% is the standard rate. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt, and registered businesses issue invoices through KRA's eTIMS system. Official guidance: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Checked October 2026.
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Questions, answered.
What is the VAT rate in Kenya?
16% is the standard rate. 16% is the standard rate. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt, and registered businesses issue invoices through KRA's eTIMS system.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the total by 1.16. The difference between the total and the result is the VAT.
Can Profynix put VAT on my invoices in Kenya?
Yes. Set your rate once and invoices show it clearly; your books record the tax you collect. Outside Nigeria Profynix adds no tax until you switch it on.
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