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The common mistake is treating a VAT-inclusive price as if it were exclusive, which overstates the VAT. If a price already includes VAT, you divide by 1.16 to find the net amount.
For day-to-day billing, a POS that files eTIMS handles the VAT split on every sale automatically, so the numbers are always right on the receipt.
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What is the VAT rate in Kenya?
The standard VAT rate is 16 percent. Some goods are zero-rated or exempt, which are treated differently from the standard rate.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.16 to get the amount before VAT. The difference is the VAT portion.
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