How To Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

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In this step-by-step tutorial, you are going to learn and get to know How To Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate.

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How To Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate

The following are the 5 main steps involved in the process of How To Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate that you need to follow.

Step 1: Visit iTax (KRA Portal)

The first step in the process of applying for Tax Compliance Certificate is to visit iTax using https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/

Step 2: Login Into iTax (KRA Portal)

Next, using both your KRA PIN Number and KRA Password (iTax Password), solve the arithmetic question (security stamp) and click on the “Login” button.

Step 3: Click on the Certificates On The Top Menu Tab

Once you are logged into iTax successfully, on the top right menu, click on “Certificates” followed by “Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate” from the drop down menu list. A pop up message “Please be informed that you are entitled for the Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) without any workflow. Please click ‘OK’ to continue“ will appear, you are to click on “OK” to proceed to the next step.

Step 4: Provide Reason for Application of Tax Compliance Certificate

In this step, you need to provide the reason why you are applying for Tax Compliance Certificate on iTax. iN our case we are going to use Job Application since we need the Tax Compliance Certificate to apply for a job in Kenya. There are also different reasons that includes: Job Application, Government Tender, Renewal of Work Permit, Clearing and Forwarding Agents, Seeking Liquor Licences, Confirmation of Compliance Status or other Regulatory Requirements. Choose one that suits your needs and click on “Submit” button.

Step 5: Download Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)

The last step in the process of applying for Tax Compliance Certificate on iTax is to download the generated Tax Compliance Certificate. To do that, just click on the text link to download the Tax Compliance Certificate online. The message “Approval Receipt for Tax Compliance Certificate Generated Successfully” means that the process of application for Tax Compliance Certificate on iTax is complete and it has been auto approved by the system, so you just need to download the Tax Compliance Certificate.

The above 5 steps sums up the whole process of applying for Tax Compliance Certificate on iTax. As a reminder, you need to ensure that you have with you the two requirements i.e. KRA PIN Number and KRA Password (iTax Password) and also you need to ensure that you don’t have any pending un-filed KRA Returns or Tax Liability (taxes due) in your account. Afterwards, you can follow the outlined 5 steps on How To Apply For Tax Compliance Certificate on iTax.

Matthews Ohotto

Matthews Ohotto is a Writer at CYBER.CO.KE where he specializes in writing helpful and informative Step-by-Step Tutorials that empower Kenyans with practical skills and knowledge. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology (BBIT) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Get KRA Individual Services and KRA Returns Services in Kenya.