1. What is Standards Levy? 

• The Standards Levy is a monthly remittance payable by all manufacturers to the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) under The Standards
  Act Cap. 496 Section 10B (1)

2. Who is considered a manufacturer?

• “A manufacturer” is a person(s) producing, processing, treating,
  installing, testing, operating, or using goods or materials

3. What are the registration requirements?

1: Business/organization registration number (BRS)/Certificate of
Incorporation

2: Director’s/owner’s National ID number

3: KRA Pin

4. What is the procedure for registration?

• Registration is done online through KIMS (KEBS Information Management System):
• Go to the KEBS website → Online Services → KIMS.
• Or directly visit kims.org.
• Log into KEBS KIMS → “Sign Up”
• Enter BRS registration number + Director’s ID
• Complete required details
• Fill out Form SL/1
•  Click Apply
• Receive Entry Number + Registration number (via SMS & email)

5. How is the Standards Levy calculated?

• The levy is typically calculated as a percentage of a company’s monthly turnover, subject to the exemption threshold and payment ceiling.
• It is charged at 0.2% of the turnover of goods manufactured or services offered for sale, excluding VAT, Excise Duty, and discounts.

6. When should the payment be made?

• The levy for a given month must be paid on or before the 20th day of
  the following month, in accordance with Section 10C(1) of the Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025

7. How do I pay?

• Log into KRA iTax
• Go to Payments → Payment Registration
• Tax head = Agency Revenue → Sub-head = Standards Levy
• Generate Payment Registration Number (PRN)
• Pay as instructed

8. When should payments start?

• Payments and submission of monthly remittance should begin from
  the month the business commences sales.

9. Who is exempt from paying the Standards Levy?

• Manufacturer with an annual turnover below Ksh. Five Million is exempt from paying the Standards Levy.

10. What is the payment ceiling for the Standards Levy?

• The levy has an upper limit (ceiling) on the amount payable per year,
  of Ksh. Four Million.

11. When do the new payment ceilings take effect?

• The new payment ceiling takes effect from 08th August 2025.

12. What happens if the Standards Levy is not paid on time? 

• A manufacturer who defaults shall be liable to pay a 5% penalty of the
  amount unpaid per month cumulatively as specified under Section
  10B (3) of the Act.

13. In the event of closure, a manufacturer is required to;

• Submit a formal notification indicating closure of the company (an
  official letter to the KEBS Director)
• Email: info@kebs.org (CC: standardslevy@kebs.org).
• State closure date & reason