KRA Announces New VAT Return Rules for Exporters Starting May 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced major changes to VAT return declarations for exporters, effective May 2026. Export VAT return data will be synchronized with the iTax platform, allowing for automatic pre-filling of validated export values. Exporters will be required to capture their Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a valid invoice number when lodging export documents in the iCMS system.