Withholding tax calculator Kenya
When you pay certain kinds of income, you deduct withholding tax and send it to KRA. The payee gets the rest.
Choose the type of payment and whether the payee lives in Kenya to see the rate and the amounts.
How it's calculated
- Each type of payment has its own rate, and non-residents usually pay a higher one.
- Professional, management and consultancy fees: 5% for residents and 20% for non-residents. Contractual fees: 3% for residents.
- Rent of buildings: 10% for residents and 30% for non-residents.
- The payer remits the tax within five working days after deducting it.
An example
On a professional fee of KSh 100,000 to a resident, you deduct KSh 5,000 and pay the consultant KSh 95,000.
Frequently asked questions
Who has to deduct withholding tax?
The person making the payment, when the payment is one of the types listed by KRA.
How fast must I pay it to KRA?
Within five working days after you deduct it.
Is betting winnings tax the same?
Winnings from betting and gaming carry 20% withholding for residents and non-residents alike.
Key terms
- Withholding tax
- Tax the payer deducts from a payment and sends to KRA on behalf of the payee.
The same calculation in other countries
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