Everything you need to know about stamp duty on land and property transfers in Kenya — rates, how to calculate, how to pay, and exemptions.
Stamp duty in Kenya is 4% of the property value in urban areas and 2% in rural areas. It is paid by the buyer through the KRA iTax portal before the title deed can be transferred. For example, a KES 2,000,000 plot in an urban area attracts KES 80,000 in stamp duty. Use our calculator below to estimate your exact amount.
Enter the property value and location type to calculate your stamp duty obligation and installment options.
Both buyer and seller must have a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN. If you don't have one, register free at the KRA iTax portal.
Your conveyancing lawyer submits the stamp duty return on the iTax portal with the property details, sale agreement, and valuation.
KRA reviews the declared value and may conduct their own valuation. The duty is assessed on the higher of the declared value or KRA's assessed value.
Once assessed, generate a payment slip on iTax. Pay via M-Pesa (Paybill 572572), bank transfer, or at any KRA partner bank.
After payment clears, KRA issues a stamp duty certificate. Your lawyer submits this to the Lands Registry to process the title deed transfer.
Certain property transfers are exempt from stamp duty or attract a reduced rate:
Common questions about stamp duty in Kenya.
Our agents coordinate the entire stamp duty and transfer process, working with trusted conveyancing lawyers to ensure a smooth transaction.
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