Kenya Tourism Levy Calculator

Work out the Tourism Levy a hotel, restaurant or other establishment owes — 2% of the value of accommodation and restaurant services, collected for the Tourism Fund. Enter your sales and the levy updates as you type.

KES

The value of taxable accommodation and restaurant services, before VAT.

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Currently 2% of the cost of the service. Editable, since rules change.

Tourism levy due each month
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The essentials

The Tourism Levy, at a glance

2%

Rate

The levy is 2% of the cost of accommodation and restaurant services charged to the customer.

Tourism Fund

Who collects it

It is collected under the Tourism Act, 2011 and remitted to the Tourism Fund to develop the tourism sector.

10th

Monthly filing

The levy is declared and paid to the Tourism Fund by the 10th day of the month following collection.

On the bill

Who pays

It is charged to the customer as a separate line on the bill, then remitted by the establishment.

Hospitality

Who it covers

Hotels, lodges, restaurants, members' clubs and similar establishments providing accommodation or food and drink.

Separate

Not VAT

The Tourism Levy is in addition to VAT and the catering levy, and is accounted for separately from KRA taxes.