What is a PIN?
How to Register for KRA PIN in iTax Portal
A PIN is a Personal Identification Number.
It is a unique digit used to identify persons, while interacting or transacting business with Kenya Revenue Authority, other Government agencies and service providers.
Uses of the KRA PIN
Companies & Partnership can authorise Tax Agents to use their PIN only for tax affairs.
Companies & Partnerships use their PIN;
- When filing returns, submitting notices or other documents as required under a tax law; or
- On any documentation required for a transaction specified under the First Schedule
What transactions require a PIN?
Transactions that require a PIN as listed in the First Schedule include:
- Registration of titles and stamping of instruments.
- Approval of development plans and payment of water deposits.
- Registration of motor vehicles, transfer of motor vehicles, and licensing of motor vehicles.
- Registration of business names.
- Registration of companies.
- Underwriting of insurance policies.
- Trade licensing.
- Importation of goods and customs clearing and forwarding.
- Payment of deposits for power connections.
- All contracts for the supply of goods and services to Government Ministries and public bodies.
- Opening accounts with financial institutions and investment banks.
PIN Registration
What documents should a Company submit while applying for a PIN?
- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation.
- Copy of CR12.
- Copy of Memorandum and Article of Association (optional).
- Copy of PIN Certificate for one of the company?s directors.
- Copy of Tax Compliance certificate of one of the company?s directors.
- Copy of the Acknowledgement receipt.
What documents should a Partnership submit while applying for a PIN?
- Copy of the Acknowledgement receipt.
- PIN Certificate for one of the partners (needs to be on iTax).
- Deed of partnership (optional).
- Tax Compliance certificate of the partners (optional)
How to Register
PIN registration for both companies and partnerships is initiated online via iTax.
Follow these easy steps;
- Visit iTax
- Select “New PIN Registration”.
- Fill the online form appropriately.
- Submit online application
NOTE:
You will receive an acknowledgment receipt on completion of the online application.
A follow up email will be sent to you with either further instructions on where to present the required documentation for verification or a PIN certificate
