KRA PIN checker: how to verify a KRA PIN in Kenya
Last updated 27 October 2026
A KRA PIN is the tax identifier the Kenya Revenue Authority issues to individuals and businesses. A "KRA PIN checker" confirms that a PIN is valid and belongs to who it should — a key step in verifying a business (KYB). Here is what it checks and how to run one.
What a KRA PIN is
KRA PIN stands for the Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number. Both individuals and registered businesses are issued one, and it is used across tax, banking and business onboarding. When people search for a "KRA PIN checker" they usually want to confirm a PIN is genuine before they transact with a person or company.
What a KRA PIN check confirms
- That the KRA PIN is valid and active.
- That it matches the person or business presenting it.
- A tax-identity signal to strengthen a KYB or onboarding file.
- A provider response snapshot you can keep as evidence.
Who uses KRA PIN checks
- Fintechs and lenders onboarding a business customer (KYB).
- Marketplaces and platforms vetting sellers and suppliers.
- Procurement and finance teams running supplier due diligence.
- Businesses confirming their own details before a tender or deal.
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How to verify a KRA PIN with Verifisha, step by step
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Create a free account
Sign up for Verifisha — no subscription, pay per check.
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Get consent where needed
When you verify another person or business, send a consent request first. Verifisha stores the approval as evidence.
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Run the KRA PIN check
Enter the KRA PIN and run the check. Verifisha confirms it is valid and returns the result with a provider snapshot.
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Attach it to a profile
Save the result to the business or person profile so your KYB file is reusable and shareable with consent, with a full audit trail.
KRA PIN check vs iTax
iTax is the KRA’s own portal where taxpayers manage their own returns and PIN. A KRA PIN checker, by contrast, lets a business confirm someone else’s PIN as part of onboarding — with their consent — rather than logging into iTax on their behalf. The two serve different purposes.
Pair it with business verification
A KRA PIN is strongest alongside a BRS business check and the directors’ identities. Confirming the PIN, the registration (BRS) and the people behind a company gives you a complete KYB picture, which is exactly what Verifisha brings together in one profile.
The exact fields returned and the data sources available can change with provider and regulatory requirements. Confirm current coverage in your Verifisha account before relying on specifics.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a KRA PIN?
A KRA PIN is the Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number — a tax identifier issued to both individuals and registered businesses in Kenya.
How do I verify a KRA PIN?
Create a free Verifisha account, get consent where you are checking someone else, and run a KRA PIN check. Verifisha confirms the PIN is valid and returns the result with a provider snapshot, saved as evidence.
Is a KRA PIN check the same as iTax?
No. iTax is the KRA portal where a taxpayer manages their own PIN and returns. A KRA PIN checker lets a business confirm another party’s PIN during onboarding, with consent.
Do I need consent to verify someone’s KRA PIN?
When you verify another person or business, a check should be consent-led and for a lawful purpose. Verifisha sends a consent request and stores the approval as evidence.
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