The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the integration of VAT return export data between its systems, a move aimed at improving accuracy and compliance in tax reporting.
In a notice issued on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, KRA said that, effective May 2026, export data in the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) will be linked to the declaration of zero-rated supplies in VAT returns filed through iTax.
The Authority said the change will allow validated export values to be automatically prefilled in VAT returns once the relevant export documents are issued by Customs.
The integration will apply to exports to the Single Customs Territory, other foreign countries, Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
To facilitate accurate prefilling, KRA directed exporters and their clearing and forwarding agents to capture the exporter’s Personal Identification Number (PIN) and valid TIMS/eTIMS zero-rated invoice number when lodging export documents in iCMS.
Only export values validated in iCMS and linked to the exporter’s PIN and invoice will be accepted in the VAT return.
“Exports of taxable services will also be prefilled in iTax based on generated and transmitted TIMS/eTIMS invoices for the relevant tax period,” KRA said.
Separately, the Authority announced the re-advertisement of the position of Deputy Commissioner – Revenue Monitoring. Interested candidates have been advised to visit https://www.pkfea.com/careers for detailed job descriptions and submit applications online by May 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. East African Time.
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