Small Businesses
Businesses with annual turnover of KES 5 million or less are eligible for turnover tax.
Makivan Consultants
Turnover tax
Professional turnover tax filing services for businesses with annual turnover below KES 5 million in Kenya.
Overview
Turnover tax is a simplified tax regime for small businesses in Kenya with annual turnover of KES 5 million or less. It's calculated at 3% of gross sales and filed monthly, making it easier for small businesses to stay compliant with KRA.
Who needs this service
Businesses with annual turnover of KES 5 million or less are eligible for turnover tax.
Retail shops, kiosks, wholesalers and traders can benefit from simplified turnover tax filing.
Small service providers like salons, restaurants, and consultants can file turnover tax.
Businesses moving from turnover tax to VAT as they grow can get help with the transition.
What's included
We calculate your turnover tax at 3% of your monthly gross sales accurately.
We ensure your turnover tax returns are filed by the 20th of every month.
We guide you on simple record keeping for turnover tax compliance.
We help you transition from turnover tax to VAT when your business grows beyond KES 5 million.
We help review and correct past turnover tax returns and negotiate penalty waivers.
We provide continuous support throughout the year for all your turnover tax needs.
Benefits
Turnover tax offers a simpler filing process compared to regular income tax and VAT.
At 3% of gross sales, turnover tax is often lower than income tax for small businesses.
Simpler calculations mean less time spent on tax compliance and lower accounting costs.
What to prepare
Records of all sales made during the month including cash and credit sales.
Your business KRA PIN certificate and iTax login credentials.
Clear details of the turnover tax filing periods you need assistance with.
Previous turnover tax returns if you're seeking help with corrections or catch-up filing.
FAQ
Turnover tax is calculated at 3% of your monthly gross sales for businesses with annual turnover below KES 5 million.
Turnover tax returns must be filed by the 20th of every month following the transaction month.
If your annual turnover exceeds KES 5 million, you'll need to transition from turnover tax to VAT and income tax. We can help with this transition.
Yes, you need to register for turnover tax with KRA. We can help you with the registration process.
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for turnover tax registration, filing, and compliance with KRA requirements.
Ready to file your turnover tax
Contact us today for professional turnover tax services and peace of mind knowing your taxes are in expert hands.