Kenyan VAT Invoice Requirements: What Every Business Must Include
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Kenya's VAT Act and the eTIMS system specify exactly what must appear on every tax invoice. Getting these right is essential — incomplete invoices result in denied deductions for your buyer and potential penalties for you.
Mandatory Fields for Kenyan VAT Invoices
Mandatory Fields for Kenyan VAT Invoices includes: "TAX INVOICE" label clearly displayed Seller's business name and registered address
- "TAX INVOICE" label clearly displayed
- Seller's business name and registered address
- Seller's KRA PIN
- VAT registration number
- Buyer's name and KRA PIN (for B2B)
- eTIMS serial number (system-generated)
- Invoice date and time
- Description of goods or services
- Quantity and unit price
- VAT rate (16%, 8%, 0%) and VAT amount per item
- Total amount including and excluding VAT
- QR code for eTIMS verification
- Control Unit (CU) number
- Currency (KES for domestic)
VAT Rates in Kenya
For the complete eTIMS guide, see KRA eTIMS in Kenya. To create compliant invoices instantly, try Invoicemonk's free generator.
| Rate | Applies To |
|---|---|
| 16% | Standard rate — most goods and services |
| 8% | Petroleum products, electricity |
| 0% | Exports, certain agricultural products, medical equipment |
| Exempt | Financial services, education, unprocessed food |
For the complete eTIMS guide, see KRA eTIMS in Kenya. To create compliant invoices instantly, try Invoicemonk's free generator.
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