Kenya, Japan consult on proposed tax treaty
Comments are due by 23 July 2025. Kenya's National Treasury announced on 23 June 2025 that it is consulting on a proposed income tax treaty with Japan. Any resulting agreement will be the first treaty between the two countries and aims to
See MoreKenya: National Treasury publishes budget statement 2025-26, reduces corporate and digital tax ratesÂ
Kenya's National Treasury has released the 2025-26 Budget Statement on 12 June 2025. Kenya's National Treasury published the 2025-26 Budget Statement on 12 June 2025, outlining key tax measures aligning with proposals highlighted in the 2025
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Morocco, Kenya discuss first income tax treaty
Morocco and Kenya met on 26 May 2025 to discuss economic cooperation and a first-ever income tax treaty. Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 26 May 2025 that Moroccan and Kenyan officials met to advance economic cooperation and
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Czech Republic approves signing tax treaty with Kenya
The Czech Republic government has approved the signing of an income tax treaty with Kenya on 30 April 2025. This follows after negotiations for the agreement started on 22 January 2025 between the countries. It aims to eliminate double taxation
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ATAF launches working party to revise model tax agreement
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has revealed the formation of a specialised working group tasked with reviewing and updating its Model Tax Agreement. This announcement was made by ATAF on 29 April 2025. The African Tax
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Kenya enforces BEPS Multilateral Instrument (MLI)
The Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) took effect in Kenya on 1 May 2025. For tax treaties between Kenya and countries where the MLI is already in force, it applies from 1
See MoreKenya presents 2025 Finance Bill, aims to reduce cost of living
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbad,i has presented the Finance Bill 2025 before the National Assembly on 30 April 2025. The government says it has not introduced any new taxes in the Finance Bill
See MoreKenya reduces market rates for fringe benefit tax, non-resident loansÂ
The Kenya Revenue Authority released a public notice on 8 April 2025 regarding updates to the market interest rate for fringe benefit tax and the deemed interest rate on specific non-resident loans. Effective for April, May, and June 2025, the
See MoreKenya proposes scrapping excise duty on imported electric transformers, parts
Kenya’s government published a bill in the Official Gazette on 3 March 2024, proposing the scrapping of the 25% excise duty on imported electric transformers and parts under the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025. The bill was made public on 18
See MoreKenya: KRA urges taxpayers to benefit from tax amnest
The Kenya Revenue Authority announced on 3 March 2025 the success of the tax amnesty program for debts accrued up to 31 December 2023 and urges taxpayers to take advantage before the 30 June 2025 deadline. The KRA is offering taxpayers an
See MoreKenya introduces new income tax exemption rules for charities
The Kenya Revenue Authority has published a notice on 13 February 2025 regarding the implementation of the Income Tax (Charitable Organisations and Donations Exemption) Rules, 2024. These rules, which came into force on 18 June 2024, outlines the
See MoreKenya seeks public input on draft 2024 tax rules for unassembled motor vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers
The Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in a public notice issued on 6 February 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, is inviting public feedback on two draft regulations: the
See MoreKenya: Cabinet approves new tax treaty with Singapore
Kenya's Cabinet has approved a new income tax treaty with Singapore on 11 February 2025. Signed on 23 September 2024, this treaty replaces the 2018 version, which never took effect. The tax treaty aims to eliminate double taxation on income
See MoreKenya issues guide on tax amnesty applications
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has released a step-by-step guide to help taxpayers navigate the process of applying for the tax amnesty covering tax periods up to 31 December 2023. The tax amnesty offers relief from penalties and interest on
See MoreCzech Republic, Kenya conclude tax treaty negotiations
Officials from the Czech Republic and Kenya have announced the conclusion of negotiations for a first-ever income tax treaty between the two countries on 22 January 2025. The treaty aims to eliminate double taxation of income and prevent tax
See MoreKenya lowers rates for fringe benefit tax, non-resident loans, low-interest loans
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a public notice on revised market interest rates – lowered to 13% – for fringe benefit tax and deemed interest on certain non-resident loans for January to March 2025. It also sets the low-interest
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Czech Republic, Kenya holds third round of income tax treaty talks
The Czech Republic and Kenya held their third round of income tax treaty negotiations from 20 to 23 January 2025. Any resulting income tax treaty will prevent double taxation and pertain to taxes on income and prevent tax evasion between the
See MoreKenya ratifies BEPS MLI deposit instrument
Kenya has deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) on 8 January 2025. This follows after Kenya’s National Assembly
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