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Invoicing software for Kenya

Professional billing for Kenya businesses. Bill in KES, accept payments via Paystack, and add 16% VAT and your KRA PIN to every invoice — all from one platform.

Built for Kenya Businesses

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KES currency built in

Set KES as your default currency. All invoices, quotes, and reports in Kenya currency automatically.

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Paystack payments

Clients in Kenya can pay via cards, M-Pesa, bank transfer — directly from their invoice link. No extra tools needed.

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16% VAT on invoices

Add 16% VAT to invoice line items. Shows clearly on PDF. Add your KRA PIN in workspace settings.

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International clients too

Stripe built in for USD, GBP, EUR payments from international clients. Both gateways on one invoice.

Automatic reminders

Stop chasing overdue invoices manually. BillRyt sends payment reminders automatically.

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Professional documents

Invoices, quotes, and proformas that look enterprise-grade. Your logo. Your brand. Your language.

Note: M-Pesa payments supported via Paystack for Kenyan clients.

Invoicing in Kenya — M-Pesa Changes Everything

Kenya has one of the world's most advanced mobile money ecosystems. M-Pesa processes over KES 30 billion in transactions daily. Your clients pay bills, salaries, and services via M-Pesa as naturally as sending a text message. If your invoices don't offer M-Pesa, you are making it harder for Kenyan clients to pay you.

BillRyt with Paystack brings M-Pesa to your invoices. Send an invoice — client clicks Pay Now — they complete payment via M-Pesa on their phone. The invoice marks paid automatically. No chasing M-Pesa transaction messages. No manual reconciliation.

VAT and Tax Compliance in Kenya

VAT rate16%
Tax nameValue Added Tax (VAT)
Registration bodyKenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Registration numberKRA PIN
Registration thresholdKES 5,000,000 annual turnover
Filing frequencyMonthly (20th of following month)

Add your KRA PIN in BillRyt Settings — it prints on every invoice automatically. Required for VAT-registered businesses.

Payment Methods in Kenya

M-Pesa

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via Paystack

Kenya's dominant payment method. Works via Lipa Na M-Pesa integration through Paystack.

Debit/Credit card (Visa, Mastercard)

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via Paystack or Stripe

Standard card payments. Stripe for USD billing, Paystack for KES.

Bank transfer (RTGS/EFT)

via Manual

Used for large transactions. Client transfers and you record manually in BillRyt.

International card (USD)

via Stripe

For international clients billing in USD. Connect Stripe alongside Paystack.

A Worked Example — Nairobi Consultant

Scenario: A Nairobi-based strategy consultant bills a local client KES 180,000 for a 6-week engagement. VAT at 16% applies. KRA PIN must appear on the invoice.

Strategy Consulting — 6 weeksKES 180,000
VAT @ 16%KES 28,800
Total DueKES 208,800

Client receives email with Pay Now button. Pays via M-Pesa in under 2 minutes. Invoice marks paid. KRA PIN printed at invoice footer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT rate in Kenya?

VAT in Kenya is 16%. BillRyt lets you add VAT to invoice line items and shows it clearly on the PDF.

Does BillRyt support M-Pesa?

Yes. Via Paystack integration, Kenyan clients can pay invoices using M-Pesa directly from the invoice payment page.

Can I add my KRA PIN to invoices?

Yes. Add your KRA PIN in Settings → Workspace. It appears on all outgoing invoices for compliance.

Start Billing Professionally in Kenya today

Free plan available. KES currency. Paystack built in. No card required.

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