📣 Tools

Free tools for Kenyan business decisions

Estimate taxes and payroll contributions, check a product’s margin, plan break-even sales, or write a Kenyan shilling amount in words. Each tool explains its method and links to supporting guidance.

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Use a focused calculator or converter, then review its method and assumptions.
Kenya VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a price or work backwards from a VAT-inclusive total using Kenya’s standard 16% rate or the 0% zero rate.
Kenya PAYE Calculator
Estimate monthly PAYE and take-home pay with Kenya’s income tax bands, personal relief, NSSF, SHIF, and Affordable Housing Levy.
Kenya NSSF Calculator
Estimate employee and employer NSSF contributions using the Year 4 limits in force from February 2026.
Kenya SHIF Calculator
Estimate the monthly SHIF contribution for salaried employment at 2.75% of gross pay, subject to the KSh 300 minimum.
Kenya Turnover Tax Calculator
Estimate monthly Kenya Turnover Tax at 1.5% of gross sales and check whether your expected annual turnover falls within KRA’s published range.
Product Profit Margin and Markup Calculator
Find gross profit per item, profit margin as a share of selling price, and markup as a share of cost in Kenyan shillings.
Business Break-Even Calculator
Estimate how many units or services you need to sell each month to cover fixed costs at your price and variable cost.
Kenya Shilling Amount in Words Converter
Convert a KES amount into English words, including cents, for notes, quotes, receipts, or invoice references.
Estimates for planning
Tax and statutory contribution rules can change, and personal circumstances affect the final amount. Review each calculator’s official references and confirm your figures with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.