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# GETTING STARTED ON KRA PIN WHY & HOW TO ACQUIRE ONE
- URL: https://www.blog.nestict.com/getting-started-on-kra-pin-why-how-to-acquire-one/
- Published: 2023-09-30T14:15:13.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-16T07:17:57.000Z
- Author: Nestict News Team (CSR)
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A PIN is a Personal Identification Number used while doing business with Kenya Revenue Authority, other Government agencies and service providers.

Personal includes both individuals and artificial persons (i.e. company, club, Trust, etc.)

A sole proprietorship will use the proprietor?s individual PIN for all transactions.

### **Who should have a PIN?**

You are required to have a PIN if you;

- Are employed
- Are in business
- Have rental income
- Wish to apply for a HELB Loan
- Want to perform any of the transactions listed below

### **When can I use the KRA PIN?**

The most popular transactions that require PIN include:

- Registration of title, stamping of instruments by the Commissioner of Lands, and payment of Land Rent.
- Approval of plans, payment of water deposits, application for a business permit, payment of Land Rent by Local Authorities.
- Registration of Motor Vehicles, and licensing under the Traffic Act (Cap 403) by the Registrar of motor Vehicles.
- Registration of Business Names and Companies by the Registrars of Business names and companies.
- Trade licensing by the Ministry of Commerce.
- Application for Value Added Tax registration.
- Underwriting policies by Insurance Companies.
- To facilitate importation of goods, Customs clearing and forwarding at the offices of Commissioner of Customs and Excise.
- Payment of Deposits for power connections at Kenya Power and Lightning Co. Ltd.
- To facilitate all contracts for supply of goods and services to all Government Ministries and Public bodies.