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Free VAT Invoice Generator for Kenya

This free VAT invoice generator is set up for Kenya. It prints the title "Tax Invoice", adds your KRA PIN, applies VAT at 8% and 16% and keeps every total exact to the smallest unit of Kenyan Shilling (KES). Kenya requires VAT-registered businesses to issue invoices through KRA's eTIMS system; a PDF invoice is still handy for quotes, proformas and records.

Fill in your business, your client and the items; the invoice builds itself beside the form. Each line can carry its own rate, and the totals show the taxable value, each tax line and the grand total, followed by the amount in words. Special cases are covered too (zero-rated (0%) and exempt): pick the treatment and the legal wording is printed for you. Dates follow the local format (26/10/2026).

Nothing you type leaves your computer: drafts, saved clients and your invoice history stay in this browser, and the PDF is created on your device. Kenya requires VAT invoices to be issued through KRA eTIMS. This tool does not connect to eTIMS. Rates were last checked on 2026-10-26; tax rules change, so confirm anything unusual with your tax authority.

Create tax invoice Invoice Without VAT for Kenya
Sample tax invoice for Kenya, made with this generator (total Ksh 1,357.20).

What a tax invoice in Kenya should include

  • The words "Tax Invoice"
  • Your business name, address and KRA PIN
  • Your client's name and address (and their KRA PIN for business sales)
  • A unique invoice number and the invoice date
  • Each item with quantity, price and the VAT rate
  • The taxable value, the VAT amount for each rate and the total
  • The legal wording for zero-rated (0%) and exempt sales, where they apply

Worked example

The sample invoice above, calculated by the same engine you use:

Strategy workshop (6 × 120.00)
720.00
Written report (1 × 450.00)
450.00
Subtotal
Ksh 1,170.00
Taxable value
Ksh 1,170.00
VAT @ 16%
Ksh 187.20
Total
Ksh 1,357.20

One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Seven KES and 20/100 Only

Frequently asked questions

What VAT rates can I use for Kenya?

The generator offers 8% and 16%. These are starting values last checked on 2026-10-26. Kenyan VAT is 16% (8% on fuel). Check kra.go.ke before relying on it.

Do I need my KRA PIN on the invoice?

Yes. A tax invoice should show your KRA PIN. The generator checks the format and warns you if it looks wrong, but never blocks your download.

Can I enter prices that already include tax?

Yes. Choose "Including VAT" and the generator works the tax back out of each price, so the total equals the prices you entered.

Is this a government e-invoice?

Kenya requires VAT invoices to be issued through KRA eTIMS. This tool does not connect to eTIMS.

Where is my invoice data stored?

Only in your own browser. Nothing is uploaded, and the generator works offline after the first visit.

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This tool helps you format invoices. It is not tax or legal advice. Check rules with your tax authority or accountant. Tax rates change. Verify with your tax authority. Rates last checked 2026-10-26.