KRA pin certificate application for registration and replacement details

The value of having a KRA pin cannot be insisted on enough. A KRA pin certificate is an invaluable tool for a Kenyan adult. The Kenya Revenue Authority pin comes in handy in various situations, for various groups of people, whether students, new taxpayers, and companies. The importance of the KRA pin is unequaled. It is no surprise then that someone would be genuinely worried about losing their Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) pin, or forgetting where they placed their pin certificate. This becomes extremely stressful and a source of concern if the pin or the pin certificate are required urgently. Such a situation may be one where a potential employer needs to see the pin certificate before granting you employment. However, with the Itax portal, misplacing your pin certificate or forgetting your KRA pin should no longer be a source of worry. This is because the online portal provides you with services to get these back. The KRA Itax online portal also provides services such as: Itax KRA pin certificate application, PIN checker, WHT checker, TCC checker, status checker, and agent checker. We shall now take an in-depth look at the KRA pin certificate application for registration and replacement details.

KRA pin certificate application for registration and replacement details

How to retrieve your lost KRA pin

It is perfectly normal to have misplaced your pin, what with the hubbub that this life is. However, when this happens, there is no need to panic. First of all, when you completed the KRA pin certificate application online, an email was sent to your email address containing details of your log in. If you suspect that you may have lost your KRA pin, the first place you should look for this information is in your inbox folder in your email account. Be sure to check the spam folder as well.

Fortunately, if you still cannot retrieve your KRA pin from your email inbox, there are still more options for you to choose from.

Utilize the power of social media

With the onset of technology, you may be able to use your social media accounts to retrieve your lost KRA pin. How? Just make use of Facebook and Twitter. First, you need to locate the correct Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA) page on Facebook @KRACare, and account @KRACustomercare on Twitter. After doing so, you may write on their wall or tweet them with your query. You may also choose to direct message them once and for all. However, their response time is faster if you write on their walls as they would want to uphold their reputation. Usually, if you write on their wall or tweet them, the response team will eventually ask you to direct message them. Upon direct messaging them, you shall be asked to provide a scanned copy of your national ID with both sides.

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Email them

If you are not on social media, you may choose the email option. However, be warned that the email option may take longer than using social media websites like Facebook and Twitter. When it comes to emailing the Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA), you need to do the following:

  1. Get the correct KRA email address- callcentre@kra.go.ke
  2. Send them an email explaining your conundrum
  3. Attach a scanned copy of your national ID with both sides

Visiting KRA offices

Alternatively, for those people without access to the internet, you may be able to retrieve your KRA pin by visiting the nearest Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA) offices or Huduma Centre with your original national ID. You shall be assisted from there.

Lost KRA pin certificate

Maybe you remember your KRA pin, but you have no recollection of where the pin certificate is. Worry not. In such a situation, you can be able to reprint your KRA pin certificate online. This is how you go about it.

How to change KRA email

  1. First, visit the official Kenya Revenue Authority Itax website.
  2. Next, log in using your KRA pin as the username.
  3. Enter your password, enter the value of the arithmetic operation and click ‘log in’. Incase you have forgotten your password, click ‘Forgot password’, enter the answer to the security question, and the new password will be sent to the email address registered under your pin.
  4. Next, on the top menu in red, click ‘Registration’.
  5. Select ‘Reprint PIN Certificate’.
  6. Fill in the application type, taxpayer pin option and submit your details.
  7. Click on ‘OK’.

You shall then receive a reprint of your pin certificate. You may download the certificate. This marks the success of your KRA online pin certificate application.

KRA pin certificate application for registration and replacement details

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KRA pin certificate application for new taxpayer

Whether you want to do the following: KRA company pin certificate application, or KRA pin certificate application for student, KRA pin certificate application for a limited company, you need to read this section. Usually, application for KRA pin certificate in Kenya is done online. The process is usually simple and fast. All you need to have is the necessary information. Some people prefer completing their KRA pin certificate registration application by themselves. However, for some, they might not have the time, nor the internet connection to complete their KRA pin certificate on their own. These people resort to paying cyber cafe attendants to fill their KRA pin certificate application form on their behalf. All in all, here are the KRA pin certificate registration requirements:

Everything you need to know before you begin your KRA pin registration

For students and individual taxpayers

KRA pin certificate application for a limited company requirements

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How to fill KRA pin certificate application form

The following are the steps to follow when filling your KRA pin certificate application form:This is how to go about application for pin KRA Kenya:

  1. First, visit the official Itax website.
  2. Next, under ‘New PIN Registration’, you will see the prompt ‘Do you want to apply for a PIN click here’. Follow the provided link.
  3. Fill in the form. Make sure that you have filled in all the mandatory fields. These are usually marked with an asterisk.
  4. After filling in the form accurately, enter the value of the arithmetic operation. Usually, the arithmetic operation is a simple one.
  5. If you have finished filling your KRA pin application form accurately, click on ‘submit’.
  6. Download the e-registration acknowledgement receipt and the PIN certificate by clicking ‘Click here to download acknowledgement receipt’.

KRA PIN application requirements for locals and foreigners

You have now completed your KRA new pin certificate application. The Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA), through the online Itax system, is making sure that every Kenyan adult is capable of completing their application for pin certificate KRA Kenya. This is quite beneficial to Kenyan citizens as it is no longer a hassle to complete your application for KRA pin certificate. If you encounter a problem, feel free to contact the Kenya Revenue Authority support team using these contacts.Learnt something new from this article? Fell free to leave your comments in the comments section below. All in all, make it a point to complete your KRA Kenya pin certificate registration application.

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Pauline Mwabishi (SEO author) Pauline Mwabishi is an editor and content writer with over 4 years experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Mathematics from JKUAT. Pauline joined Tuko.co.ke in 2018, covering biographies. She has since then gone on to work for Legit.ng and Yen.com.gh. She can be reached via mwabishipaulin@gmail.com.