PAYE & Payroll Tax Compliance
Accurate payroll compliance that protects your business from tax risk
Payroll in Kenya is far more than paying salaries. Employers must compute and remit PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, the Affordable Housing Levy, NITA levy and pension deductions accurately and on time. Errors invite penalties, interest, employee disputes and KRA employer audits. We run compliant payroll end to end for organizations of every size: computations, statutory filings and remittances, taxation of benefits and allowances, expatriate payroll and year-end P9 reporting, tailored to your workforce and industry.
- Registered KRA Tax Agent
- 15 years of experience
- PAYE · SHIF · NSSF · AHL · NITA
What we can help you with
The full scope of this service. If what you need isn't listed, ask. It may sit in a neighbouring service.
- PAYE computation and compliance
- Payroll processing and administration
- Preparation and filing of monthly PAYE returns
- SHIF contribution computation and remittance support
- NSSF contribution computation and compliance
- Affordable Housing Levy (AHL) computation and filing
- NITA levy compliance
- Pension contribution administration
- Tax treatment of employee benefits and allowances
- Expatriate payroll tax advisory
- Payroll health checks and compliance reviews
- Payroll reconciliations and statutory reporting
- Year-end payroll procedures and P9 preparation
- Payroll policy development and internal controls
- KRA payroll audits and employer compliance reviews
- Advisory on changes in payroll tax legislation
What your business gains
Ensure full compliance with Kenya's payroll tax and statutory obligations.
Cut payroll errors, and the penalties, interest and employer liabilities that follow them.
Get expert guidance on complex matters: employee benefits, expatriate taxation and termination payments.
Strengthen payroll controls and documentation, kept current with legislative change.
Win back management time and build employee confidence through accurate, on-time payroll.
How we work
- 01
Payroll assessment
We review your employment structure, contracts, remuneration packages and payroll systems to establish your statutory obligations and compliance risks.
- 02
Compliance review
We evaluate payroll records, statutory deductions, benefit taxation and past filings against the Income Tax Act and Employment Act, flagging discrepancies for correction.
- 03
Administration and advisory
We prepare accurate computations, process statutory deductions, file monthly returns and support your finance and HR teams with practical payroll guidance.
- 04
Continuous compliance support
We monitor legislative changes, handle year-end reporting and represent you during KRA payroll audits and statutory inspections.
Frequently asked questions
What payroll taxes and statutory deductions must employers account for in Kenya?
Employers are generally responsible for PAYE, the Affordable Housing Levy (AHL), Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) contributions, National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions, NITA levy, pension deductions where applicable and any other statutory obligations prescribed under Kenyan law.
Can Altic Consult manage our monthly payroll?
Yes. We provide complete payroll outsourcing: processing, computation of statutory deductions, preparation and filing of monthly returns, remittance schedules and year-end payroll reporting.
Can you advise on the taxation of employee benefits?
Absolutely. We advise on the tax treatment of company vehicles, housing, medical cover, per diems, staff loans, share-based compensation, bonuses, gratuities, retirement benefits and other forms of remuneration under Kenyan tax legislation.
Can you assist during a KRA payroll audit?
Yes. We support employers through payroll compliance reviews and KRA employer audits: reviewing records, preparing documentation, responding to queries and representing you throughout the process.
How often should payroll compliance be reviewed?
Every month, before statutory returns are filed. We also recommend periodic payroll health checks to catch compliance gaps, verify benefit taxation and keep internal payroll controls strong.
Build a compliant and efficient payroll function
Complete payroll outsourcing, advice on complex employment tax matters or audit support: payroll managed accurately and professionally.