How to Request Your Tax Compliance Certificate on iTax

A Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC), also referred to as a Tax Clearance Certificate in Kenya, is an official document issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). 

It serves as evidence that an individual or a business has filed and paid all required taxes. 

The certificate is valid for a period of twelve months.

When requesting a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC), it's important to provide the reason for your application. Common reasons include;

1. Applying for a job
2. Submitting a bid for a government tender
3. Renewing a work permit
4. Operating as a clearing and forwarding agent
5. Seeking a liquor license. 
6. Incase you need to confirm your compliance status or
7. Meet other regulatory requirements. 

Taxpayers seeking a Tax Compliance Certificate must comply with the following to receive the certificate:

• Ensure that you clear all outstanding tax debts and penalties.
• File all tax returns on or before the due date for all applicable tax obligations.
• Pay taxes on or before the due date.

The application for a TCC is done through the iTax platform, and the certificate is sent to the applicant's email address.

Here is the detailed procedure for applying online on the iTax Portal: How to Apply for the Tax Compliance Certificate on iTAX

For a complete visual procedure on how to apply for a tax compliance certificate, you can check out this video tutorial:

KRA iTax Portal