KRA PIN Registration Checklist

Last reviewed: 15 September 2026

Select your applicant type below for tailored requirements and step-by-step instructions. Registration is 100% free on iTax.

Resident Individual

Personal KRA PIN for Kenyan citizens & residents

Business Entity

Companies, Sole Proprietorships & Partnerships

Non-Resident

Foreign individuals & offshore entities

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Step-by-step verified checklist for individual and business KRA PIN registration in Kenya. Registration is free on iTax.

Last reviewed: 15 September 2026 • Generated / Printed: — • Source: biasharaguide.co.ke/tools/kra-pin-checklist/

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1. Online Application Steps (Individual)

Visit the official KRA iTax portal (itax.kra.go.ke)
Click "New PIN Registration" and select Taxpayer Type: "Individual"
Select Mode of Registration: "Online Form"
Fill in Basic Information (National ID number, date of birth, mother's maiden name)
Enter active personal email address and verify with the KRA one-time security code
Select Taxpayer Obligation: "Income Tax Resident" (mandatory)
Submit form and download your KRA PIN certificate PDF immediately

2. Required Documents (Individual)

Valid Kenyan National ID card (or Alien ID / Passport for foreign residents)
Active email address and Kenyan phone number registered in your name

Recommended Next Steps:

Save your KRA PIN certificate in secure storage (both digital and printed)
Register for eTIMS if conducting commercial sales
File your annual individual tax return between 1 January and 30 June

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1. Online Application Steps (Business Entity)

Log into iTax using a Director's or Authorized Representative's personal PIN
Navigate to "Registration" → "Register Non-Individual"
Select Business Structure (Company, Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, Trust, Society)
Enter BRS Certificate Number and Date of Registration
Enter PIN details for all directors, shareholders, or partners
Select Applicable Tax Obligations (Income Tax Company, PAYE, VAT, Turnover Tax)
Upload supporting statutory documents and submit application (Approval takes 1–3 business days)

2. Required Documents (Business Entity)

Certificate of Incorporation (Company) or Certificate of Registration (Business Name / Partnership)
CR12 Certificate (Companies) or Partnership Deed, plus KRA PIN certificates for all directors/partners

Recommended Next Steps:

Open a dedicated corporate bank account with Certificate of Incorporation & CR12
Onboard on eTIMS for issuing compliant electronic tax invoices
Register with NSSF and SHIF if employing staff

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1. Online Application Steps (Non-Resident)

Visit itax.kra.go.ke and select "New PIN Registration"
Select Taxpayer Type: "Non-Resident Individual" or "Non-Resident Company"
Input foreign passport details, country of tax residence, and Kenyan physical address/sponsor
Appoint a registered Kenyan Tax Agent or Representative (mandatory for foreign entities)
Upload certified passport copy and letter of authorization

2. Required Documents (Non-Resident)

Certified copy of valid international passport or Alien Card
Introduction letter stating source of Kenyan income and local tax agent authorization

Recommended Next Steps:

Execute Tax Representation mandate with licensed Kenyan tax practitioner
Determine Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) applicability for withholding taxes

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Disclaimer: KRA PIN registration is completely free of charge on the official iTax portal (itax.kra.go.ke). Never pay fees to third parties for generating a basic PIN certificate.

KRA PIN Registration Checklist

1. Online Application Steps (Individual)

2. Required Documents (Individual)

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1. Online Application Steps (Business Entity)

2. Required Documents (Business Entity)

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1. Online Application Steps (Non-Resident)

2. Required Documents (Non-Resident)

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