Deadline Alert PAYE, SHA, NSSF & Housing Levy returns are due by the 9th of every month.
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PentaTax Kenya Statutory Compliance
Your Partner in Statutory Compliance

Simplify Your Monthly Payroll & Statutory Compliance in Kenya.

Stop worrying about complicated payroll calculations, multiple government portals and statutory filing deadlines. PentaTax Compliance helps Kenyan businesses manage PAYE, SHA, NSSF, Affordable Housing Levy and NITA obligations with professional support and convenient monthly filing services.

5 Key Statutory Obligations
Monthly Filing Support
SME Business Focused
Scope of Service

The "Monthly 5" Statutory Obligations We Handle

One package covers all five required monthly returns for your staff in Kenya.

1. PAYE Filing & P9 Forms

Tax bracket computations, relief applications (Personal & Insurance), monthly iTax uploads, payment e-slips, and end-of-year P9 certificates.

iTax Portal

2. SHA / SHIF Deductions

Social Health Authority (2.75% gross pay) calculation, staff roster management, and monthly SHA portal declaration & e-slip generation.

SHA Portal

3. NSSF Tier I & Tier II

Correct splitting of Tier I & Tier II rates, SF24 file formatting, and timely upload to the NSSF portal before the deadline.

NSSF Portal

4. Affordable Housing Levy (AHL)

1.5% employee deduction matched by 1.5% employer contribution. Computed accurately and declared on KRA iTax.

KRA iTax

5. NITA Industrial Training Levy

Monthly declaration and remittance of KES 50 per staff member to keep your organization fully compliant for NITA training grants.

NITA Portal

KRA Ledger & TCC Support

Need help clearing old penalties, applying for TCC (Tax Clearance Certificates), or setting up new portal accounts? We assist with that too.

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Simple Workflow

How It Works Every Month

No complicated software to learn. We handle the payroll computations and statutory filing processes while keeping you informed at every stage.

1

Send Your Payroll Information

By the 3rd of the month, share your employee details, salary information and relevant payroll changes through our agreed communication channel.

Simple information submission
2

We Compute & File Returns

We calculate PAYE, SHA, NSSF, Housing Levy and NITA obligations, prepare the necessary returns and process the applicable declarations through the respective official portals.

Professional compliance support
3

Receive Filing Records & Payment Guidance

We share available filing acknowledgements and statutory payment slips, explain the amounts due and guide you on completing payments before the applicable deadlines.

Clear filing and payment guidance

Your Business Compliance, Our Priority

We make monthly statutory compliance simpler, clearer and less stressful.

Confidential Handling

Your employee and payroll information is treated confidentially and used for the agreed compliance services.

Filing Confirmation

Receive available portal acknowledgements and filing records for your business documentation.

Ongoing Professional Support

Get assistance with statutory obligations, payment guidance and compliance-related questions.

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Clear Rates

Affordable Monthly Retainer Pricing

Straightforward monthly rates tailored to small business sizes in Kenya.

Small Office

1 – 5 Employees

KES 3,500 / month
  • All 5 Statutory Filings
  • Monthly Payment E-Slips
  • Annual P9 Issuance
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Most Popular
Growing Business

6 – 15 Employees

KES 6,500 / month
  • All 5 Statutory Filings
  • Priority Portal E-Slips
  • Staff Onboarding/Exit Support
  • Annual P9 Issuance
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Established Firm

16+ Employees

Custom Quote
  • Dedicated Tax Practitioner
  • Full Payroll Processing
  • KRA Audit & Ledger Reconciliation
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Please note: Monthly prices cover PentaTax's professional service fees. Statutory payments to government are separate and remain the employer's responsibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What happens if returns are filed late?

KRA charges a 5% penalty on unpaid PAYE plus late interest. NSSF and SHA also levy late payment fines. Our service aims to ensure your filings are uploaded days before the 9th cutoff.

Do you handle the new SHA portal?

Yes. We assist with employer SHA account setup, employee details, calculation of the applicable contribution, and monthly declaration and payment-slip processes.

What credentials do you need from us?

We will discuss the access and information required for your specific services. Sensitive portal credentials should only be shared through an agreed secure process.