How to Apply For VAT Obligation on Itax

To apply for VAT Obligation on iTax, follow these outlined procedures. But before we begin, it would be good to know what VAT is.

What is Value Added Tax (VAT)?

Value Added Tax is charged on supply of taxable goods or services made or provided in Kenya and on importation of taxable goods or services into Kenya.

Adding VAT Obligation
Amend Pin Details to Add VAT


Who Should Register For VAT?

VAT is for business people who have supplied or expect to supply taxable goods worth Kshs. 5,000,000 and above within 12 months. Those selling below 5,000,000 within a year should register for Turnover Tax (TOT).

How to Apply for VAT Obligation on Itax

  1. Log into the iTax portal. You will require your KRA pin and password. You can get help on resetting if you forgot your KRA Pin password.
  2. Click on Registration Tab and select Amend Pin Details.
  3. Select Online Form as the Mode of Amendment, click next to proceed.
  4. On the Amendment tab, click on the Pin check box. This will open up sections that you wish to amend. Click on Source of Income check box.
  5. If there are no other amendments you wish to make, jump to Obligation Details tab. Tick the VAT check box and select the registration date which is usually the date you are applying. Indicate your estimated turnover for the coming year.
  6. On Source of Income Details, indicate yes on business income option. Enter the business details and once done, click on add button. Select the sector of economy your business is involved in. Remember to click the add button. Note you can use either Business Registration Certificate or Single Business Permit.
  7. The last step is to click on submit. Download the acknowledgement form. You can still get if from your iTax registered email.
Apply For VAT Obligation on Itax
Apply For VAT Obligation on Itax

After You Apply for VAT Obligation

After applying for VAT obligation visit any KRA office with the acknowledgement receipt and your business registration certificate for approval. Once registered, file for VAT charged on your taxable supplies through online monthly returns and pay any VAT due. However note that even if there is no business for a certain month, you must file Nil VAT return.

Apply for VAT Obligation
Apply for VAT Obligation

VAT Rates

There are 3 Types of Tax Rates;

  1. 0% – for Zero rated supplies. Goods listed in the 2nd Schedule to the VAT Act e.g. Exportation of goods/services, goods supplied to EPZ, LPG, Privileged persons and Public bodies etc.
  2. 8% – Petroleum oils obtained from bituminous, Motor Spirits (Diesel, Super, Aviation spirit etc.)
  3. 14% – General rate for other Goods and Services

When is VAT payable?

It is important to note that tax is due and payable when;

  • Goods or services are supplied to the buyer
  • An invoice is issued in respect of the supply
  • Payment is received for all or part of the supply
  • A certificate is issued by an architect, surveyor or any person acting as consultant or in a supervisory capacity in respect of the service (whichever is earliest)

 Penalty for Late Filing and Paying

The date of filing is on or before 20th of the following month. Penalty on late filing whichever is higher between, Kshs. 10,000 and 5% of the tax due. Penalty on late payment is 5% of the tax due. There is a late payment interest of 1% per month on the unpaid tax until the tax is paid in full.

How to Check Green Card Lottery Results

To check green card lottery results, ensure you have the confirmation number. The other information you need is personal details. Checking of green card lottery results usually starts from May of following year after you apply. It is a continuous process until it is officially closed.  People make a mistake of checking once and assuming that since they have not been selected, all is lost. Meanwhile others wait to be notified via email or phone which is not the case.

Check Green Card Lottery Results
Check Green Card Lottery Results

This is How You Check DV Lottery Results

  1. Access the entrant status check on the E-DV website.
  2. Click on the option check status and click on continue.
  3. Provide your confirmation number, last or family name, year of birth and enter the given authentication code. Learn how to retrieve your DV Lottery confirmation number if you lost it.
  4. Submit and wait for results.
  5. If your entry is selected, you will be directed to a confirmation page that will provide further instructions, including information on fees connected with immigration to the United States.
DV Lottery Status Check

What if I am Selected?

  1. If you are selected complete the DS-260 visa applications without delay. The application is a step by step process and you will always be notified on what to do at each stage. Most important thing is to keep checking your email and your Immigrant Visa account. This is where you will be getting further instructions.
  2. The Embassy processes visa lottery cases starting on October until September the following year.

How to Retrieve Forgotten Green Card Confirmation Number

It is easier to retrieve forgotten Green Card Confirmation Number. This is the entry number given after applying for the DV Lottery or Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery. The confirmation number is required when checking the entry status for the DV lottery program.

How to Retrieve Forgotten DV Lottery Confirmation Number

Why Do I Need the Confirmation Number?

To use the Entrant Status Check (ESC) Website to check on the status of the Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form that you submitted to the program:

  • You must have submitted your Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form for the previous or current program year. Check this site to know more on how to apply for US Green Card Lottery.
  • You should have a copy of your DV Confirmation Page that was displayed, and that you should have printed, after you submitted your Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form.

The DV Confirmation Page displays the Entrant Name, Confirmation Number, Year of Birth, and a Digital Signature. You must have this information available in order to check the status of the Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form that you submitted to the program.

The Confirmation Number is 16 characters long (alphanumeric); the first four characters represent the program year. Example: 20221O0DZKY4DOV8

Steps on How to Retrieve Forgotten DV Lottery Confirmation Number

  1. Access the Entrant Status Check (ESC) Website.
  2. Click on the link written check status.
  3. On the welcome page, click on continue.
  4. Under the first option for confirmation number, click on the option ‘Forgot Confirmation Number’.
  5. Select the Diversity Visa Program year you want to check.
  6. Provide your Last or Family Name, First Name, Middle Name, Date of Birth, and Email Address you used during the application process.
  7. Enter the authentication characters provided and submit.
  8. The confirmation number will be retrieved and displayed. If not, then it means you have not provided the correct details you gave while applying for the DV lottery.
  9. Provide the authentication details provided and submit to see if you have won the DV Lottery.
Retrieve DV Lottery Confirmation Number
Forgot or Lost your Confirmation number for DV LOTTERY – How to retrieve it

Well, that is how you retrieve forgotten Green Card Confirmation Number. Note; if status indicates not been selected, keep checking occasionally as it is a continuous process.

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