How to register for a KRA PIN in Kenya

Your KRA PIN is your Personal Identification Number used while doing business with KRA or any other service providers in Government Agencies. The Kenya Revenue Authority PIN is known to be a necessary identification number for every adult in Kenya that allows you to file tax returns. When you are eligible for paying taxes in Kenya, you have to apply for a KRA PIN. So what does KRA PIN application process entail? What are the requirements for getting your PIN? Read on for a detailed explanation of how to apply for your KRA PIN.

• PIN registration is an online process done on iTax.
• Residents receive their PIN Certificate instantly after completing the online registration form.
• Non-residents receive an acknowledgement receipt which they should present to Times Tower, alongside other relevant documents, to complete their registration process.

Residents

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

Non-Kenyan employee(residing in Kenya) other than a refugee

• Letter of introduction by employer.
• PIN of employer or employer’s representative and in that case the PIN of representative.
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate of the Representative.
• Original Valid Passport of the applicant.
• Resident permit/ special pass of applicant (confirm endorsement of work permit in the passport) and name of employer on the permit.
• KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

Non-Resident employee or professional residing in Kenya and working in the country for a period not exceeding three months.

• Letter of introduction by employer.
• employers PIN or employer’s representative and their PIN.
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate of the representative.
• Valid Special Pass of applicant.
• Original valid Passport of applicant (Confirm endorsement of Special Pass in the passport) and name of the employer on the permit.
• KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

Employees of organizations covered under the privileges and immunities Act Cap179 e.g. United Nations, Unicef etc.

• An Endorsement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the letter from the privileged body to KRA.
• Original Passport and identity card for officials of UN Agencies (confirm endorsement of immigration exemption status in the passport).
• KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

Employees of institutions related to organizations or bodies covered under the Immunities and privileges Act Cap 179 e.g. J.I.C.A, IFC, International School of Kenya,  German School etc

• Letter of Introduction by the Employer and PIN.
• Original Passport.
• Identity card for officials of International Organizations (confirm endorsement of immigration exemption status in the passport).
• An Endorsement by the Ministry of Finance and a copy of the gazette notice.
• Original Valid Passport of applicant.
• KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

 Diplomat (residing in Kenya)

• Ordinary Original Passport and Diplomatic card.
• Copy of diplomatic card and Passport endorsed by Ministry of Foreign affairs.
• Copy of exemption stamp on the passport/Notification of arrival.
• KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

Non-Resident Married to a Kenyan Citizen

• Original and copy of Marriage certificate. Certified copy of Marriage certificate if from another country.
• Original and a copy of Identity card and PIN of Kenyan spouse.
• Dependent’s Pass from immigration.
• Original Valid Passport (Confirm endorsement of dependent pass in the passport).
• KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

Non-Citizen students or interns

• Original and copy of valid Passport (Confirm endorsement of student pass in the passport).
• Original and copy of valid student pass.
• Original and copy of Letter of introduction/admission from institution as per the student pass.
• KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

British army personnel

• Original passport of applicant.
• Letter of introduction by the British Peace Support team in Kenya.
• Copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between Kenyan and British Government.
• KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

Refugee residing in Kenya – employed or in business

• Original and Copy of a valid Refugee ID (Validity is now 5 yrs ).
• Introduction letter from Department of Refugees Affairs secretariat.
• Letter from Employer if employed.
• Business Registration Certificate (Most of those in Business are individuals).
• Work permit from Immigration ( class M permit).
• KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

Non-Kenyan, Non Resident account re-activation

• Letter of introduction.
• PIN number of a registered tax agent.
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate of the tax agent.
• Original and copy of valid passport.
• A copy of the page on which the visa is endorsed.
• Letter of appointment of the tax agent by the applicant.
• Letter from bank as proof of account holding.
• KRA PIN application acknowledgement receipt.

Any other category of person(s) not covered above

Seek clarification from the approving officers at Times tower ground floor at the banking hall. 

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