BACK TO ALL POSTS**Income Tax - Resident Individual**: For all resident Kenyans earning above a certain threshold. **Value Added Tax (VAT)**: For businesses with an annual turnover of KES 5 million and above. **PAYE**: For employers who must deduct tax from employees.
Tax Basics
What are Tax Obligations? Checking Your VAT and PAYE Status
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Jigrow ComplianceTax Basics Expert
May 15, 2024
5 min read
Common KRA Tax Obligations
When you register for a PIN, KRA assigns specific 'obligations' based on your activities. Common ones include:
The Danger of Inactive Obligations
Even if your business is dormant, having an active VAT obligation means you must file 'Nil' returns. Failure to do so leads to heavy penalties.
How to Check Your Status
Use the **Obligation Checker** on Jigrow to see exactly what you are registered for and ensure you don't miss a filing deadline.