The Sales Tax Rate in Kenya stands at 16 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Kenya averaged 15.85 percent from 2014 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16.00 percent in 2015 and a record low of 14.00 percent in 2020. source: Kenya Revenue Authority



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Corporate Tax Rate 30.00 30.00 percent Dec 2025
Personal Income Tax Rate 35.00 35.00 percent Dec 2025
Sales Tax Rate 16.00 16.00 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate 12.00 12.00 percent Dec 2025
Social Security Rate For Companies 6.00 6.00 percent Dec 2025
Social Security Rate For Employees 6.00 6.00 percent Dec 2025
Withholding Tax Rate 25.00 25.00 percent Dec 2025


Kenya Sales Tax Rate - VAT
In Kenya, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Kenya.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
16.00 16.00 16.00 14.00 2014 - 2026 percent Yearly