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.