Your KRA Personal Identification Number (PIN) is your tax identity. You need it to get a job, open many bank accounts, register a business, buy land or a vehicle, and to access many government services.
Individual PIN registration is done online on iTax, the Kenya Revenue Authority’s portal.
Registering a new KRA PIN
- 1
Open iTax
Go to the official iTax portal and choose new PIN registration.
- 2
Choose taxpayer type
Individuals select the individual option and online form.
- 3
Enter your details
Provide your ID number, date of birth, contact details and income source.
- 4
Submit and check email
After submitting, your PIN certificate and login details are sent to the email address you provided.
Lost your PIN certificate?
If you can log in to iTax, you can reprint the PIN certificate from your account. If you cannot log in, use the password reset option, which sends instructions to your registered email. If you no longer access that email, KRA may require verification before updating it.
Keep your PIN in good standing
- File your annual return by 30 June every year — even if you only need a nil return
- Keep your email and phone number updated
- Never share your iTax password
- Save every acknowledgement receipt
