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Reverse VAT Calculator Kenya: Find the Price Before 16% VAT

Use this reverse VAT calculator Kenya to find the price before 16% VAT. Paste a gross price (the one on a supplier invoice or a shelf tag) and we show the net amount and the VAT to claim.

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Result
Net KES 1,000.00 · VAT KES 160.00
Gross (VAT-inclusive)KES 1,160.00
VAT (16%)KES 160.00
Net (VAT-exclusive)KES 1,000.00

Net = Gross ÷ 1.16. VAT = Gross − Net.

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Why you need to know the price before VAT

In Kenya every VAT invoice must show the net, the 16% VAT and the gross separately. If a supplier sends you a single gross figure, you cannot claim the input VAT until you split it.

Removing VAT also matters when comparing supplier quotes, one quote may be VAT-inclusive and another VAT-exclusive, and you need the same base to compare.

Worked examples

Supplier quote KES 23,200 inclusive
  • Net = 23,200 ÷ 1.16 = KES 20,000
  • VAT = 23,200 − 20,000 = KES 3,200 (claim as input VAT).

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate the price before VAT in Kenya?
Divide the VAT-inclusive amount by 1.16. The result is the net price.
Why not just subtract 16%?
Because 16% is calculated on the net, not the gross. Subtracting 16% of the gross underestimates the true net price.
Is reverse VAT the same as VAT refund?
No. Reverse VAT is a calculation. A VAT refund is when KRA returns input VAT to a business after reviewing returns.
Where does this calculator round?
We round each displayed figure to 2 decimal places. KRA returns generally accept rounding to the nearest shilling.
Does Veira do this automatically?
Yes. Veira POS records every receipt with the net, VAT and gross split, and files the eTIMS invoice in real time.

Doing this by hand every time? Veira runs the same calculation automatically on every sale, no spreadsheet required.

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