If you are a resident of Kenya and earn taxable income, you need to have a KRA PIN (Personal Identification Number).
The KRA PIN is used for various purposes, such as filing tax returns, opening bank accounts and registering a business.
To obtain a KRA PIN, you need to register with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and go through the verification process.
Once you have completed the process, you can download your KRA PIN certificate from the KRA portal.
In this article, WoK will guide you through the step-by-step process of downloading your KRA PIN certificate.
What is a KRA PIN?
A KRA PIN is a 15-digit identification number issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to individuals and businesses.
To apply for a KRA PIN, you can visit any KRA office or apply online through the KRA website.
You will need to provide your personal information, such as your name, date of birth and National ID number.
Transactions that require a KRA PIN include;
- Filing taxes
- Opening a bank account
- Registering a business
- Importing or exporting goods
- Buying or selling land
- Obtaining a work permit
- Applying for a government contract
How to download a KRA PIN certificate
A KRA PIN is required for a variety of transactions, such as filing taxes, opening a bank account and registering a business.
To download your KRA PIN certificate, you can follow these steps;
- Go to the KRA website.
- Click on the iTax tab.
- Log in to your account.
- Click on the Registration tab.
- Click on the mReprint PIN Certificate button.
- Enter your KRA PIN and password.
- Solve the security question.
- Click on the Submit button.
Your KRA PIN certificate will be downloaded to your computer.
It is important to keep your KRA PIN certificate in a safe place. You should not share it with anyone else.