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‘Why firms are rushing to comply with the new data protection law

The Data Protection Act was enacted in 2019 to provide a legal framework for the protection of personal data and aims to regulate the processing

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Kenya Court of Appeal upholds decision of the High Court of Kenya and declares minimum tax unconstitutional

The Finance Act, 2020 introduced a minimum tax of 1% on gross turnover through the introduction of Section 12D to the Income Tax Act.  This

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Minimum Tax

high court declares minimum tax unconstitional

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NSSF NEW RATES

Background NSSF Act 2013 was adopted in 2013. Labor unions filed a lawsuit to prevent it from taking effect in January 2014 as planned. After

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The New NSSF Contribution Rates

The court of appeal upheld the decision to implement the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act No 45 of 2013, which sought to increase the

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KRA updates the Income Tax Resident Return with NHIF Insurance Relief

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) insurance relief was introduced by the Finance Act 2021, to assist the government in attaining a Universal Health Care

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SUBMISSION OF EMPLOYMENT RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

The National Employment Authority (NEA) has issued a notice that requires employers to keep a register in which the employer shall enter the full name,

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THE VAT, ELECTRONIC TAX INVOICE REGULATIONS, 2020 Q&A

The VAT (Electronic Tax Invoice) Regulations, 2020 The KRA has given firms until August 2022 to install new electronic tax registers connected to its systems

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NHIF BIOMETRIC REGISTRATION AND ELECTRONIC CLAIMS MANAGEMENT FOR UHC

NHIF BIOMETRIC REGISTRATION AND ELECTRONIC CLAIMS MANAGEMENT FOR UHC The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is introducing the use of fingerprints to identify its 8.9

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Deregistration/Cancellation of Tax Obligations

Deregistration/Cancellation of Tax Obligations Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) through the notice published in their website notified the public that taxpayers who are registered under a

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Overview of Minimum Tax

What is Minimum Tax Minimum Tax is a base income tax payable of all persons regardless of whether or not they are making a profit.

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Digital Service Tax

DIGITAL SERVICE TAX (DST) 1. What is Digital Service Tax (DST)? Digital Service Tax (DST) is payable on income derived or accrued in Kenya from

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Turnover Tax

1. OLD TURNOVER TAX The turnover tax was introduced in Kenya in 2007 (w.e.f. 1st January 2008) to enhance revenue collection, improve tax administration and

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COMPANY BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP E-REGISTER IN KENYA

BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP E-REGISTER OPERATIONALIZED The Business Registration Service (BRS) in its mandate to oversee operations of the Companies Registry and the overall implementation of the

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THE TAX LAWS AMENDMENT ACT NO.2 , 2020

EMPLOYEES AND ENTITIES TO BRACE THEMSELVES FOR THE NEW TAXES IN THE NEW YEAR Following the enactment of the amendment Act No. 2 of 2020