The Kenya Revenue Authority ensures collection of revenue, from taxes used to facilitate various government projects. However, in the recent past, given the decline in the economy, several taxpayers have failed to remit their taxes in time, while others declare less taxes. This is mainly to ensure they have sufficient funds for business operations and […]
You are probably wondering how the government handles and manages the various complex issues such as economic development, access to healthcare, and environmental sustainability. Public policy plays a key role in the making of decisions that shape the future. Anyone curious about the various forces that drive societal and economic change, or an aspiring changemaker, […]
Any foreigner who wishes to work or reside in Kenya whether voluntarily or paid must have a work permit for them to be legally accepted by the Kenyan government. The residence or work permit is issued by the Department of Immigration Services. It is under the Citizenship and Immigration Act 2011, sections 36, 40,41, and 42, of the Laws […]
This calculator determines an employee’s net pay by deducting PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, housing levy, and pension fund contributions from the monthly gross pay. To calculate taxable income, the calculator needs to account for non-cash benefits and any allowable deductions besides NSSF and pension fund contributions. PAYE NHIF NSSF PAYE Monthly Bands of Taxable Income (KES) […]
Thought For Accounting and Reporting Framework By CPA Mutitu Dennis The accountancy profession has a vital distinguishing aspect which is the acceptance of the role to act in the capacity to serve public interest. A professional responsibility of an accountant is not to satisfy the needs of employing organizations or individuals exclusively. Thus, the laws […]
Transfer Pricing in Kenya It was after the judgment made in 2005 in the case of Unilever Kenya Limited versus the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes that Kenya provided the income tax (Transfer pricing Rules) 2006, which borrows heavily from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Transfer Pricing Guidelines. What Is Transfer Pricing? Transfer […]
Tax Amnesty – Finance Bill 2023 After the lifting all the conservatory orders standing in the way of the implementation of the Finance Act 2023, all that is stipulated in the bill is legally effective. Though the finance bill faced substantial disapproval, it has provided for techniques aimed at providing taxpayers relief. It is critical […]
Kenya Tax Guide When Kenya attained independence, the structure of statutory tax entailed income, trade, and excise duty. The initial 10 years of independence were mainly spent on enhancing a comprehensive taxation structure. Nevertheless, the government had to take some measures due to the oil crisis for which the government introduced the fiscal reforms. Given […]
Have you ever wished to check your KRA PIN on iTax portal? You are in the right place. It is vital to learn how to check your KRA PIN using iTax PIN checker functionality. Also, you could be having a KRA PIN number but cannot tell whether the PIN is active and valid. Therefore, it […]
How to import a vehicle in Kenya There are Various steps to be followed while importing a car the process of importing and clearing a car in Kenya involves several steps and can be complex. Here is a general outline of the process: Pre-shipment inspection: Before the car is shipped to Kenya, it must undergo […]
