In Kenya, the Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 laws of Kenya and the underpinning Regulations (the “Immigration Laws”) provide for issuance of visas to foreign nationals seeking to gain access to Kenya....
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Section 424 of the Insolvency Act, 2015 (hereinafter “the Act”) provides for the circumstances under which a company can be dissolved by Court which includes; when it is just and equitable to do so....
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According to a survey conducted by Anti-Counterfeit Authority’s (ACA) and dubbed 'Counterfeits and other Forms of Illicit Trade in Kenya in 2018', counterfeits accounted for 77% of the total businesses losses in 2018.’ This shows that trade in illicit products and counterfeits increased in 2018 compared to the total reported losses in 2017....
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By this article, we highlight the process, requirements and benefits of registration of foreign investors in Kenya under the auspices of the Foreign Investment Protection Act Chapter 518 and the Investment Promotion Act, Chapter 485B laws of Kenya which include the right to be issued with a designated number of work permits and dependent passes for the foreign investors and their family members among other benefits....
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In the world we live in today, data has become quite a crucial commodity with immeasurable capabilities that cannot be overlooked. Data protection compliance is increasingly becoming a key requirement to transactions across the globe, due to the potential risks involved in handling personal data. ...
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Permanent residence and citizenship status are long term immigration status conferred upon eligible persons with inherent superior entitlements to those enjoyed by holders of work authorization permits and passes....
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Landlords in Kenya are required to account for tax on rental income either on monthly basis or annually depending on the nature of the rental income received....
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Rapid results initiative RRI program for citizenship and permanent residence...
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The High Court of Kenya issued a ruling on 19th April 2021 granting conservatory orders restraining the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from implementing and enforcing the minimum tax provisions pending the determination of a petition challenging the constitutionality of the minimum tax provisions, that is, Section 12D of the Income Tax Act (ITA)....
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At CM Advocates we have adopted a business model that allows our advocates to specialize in specific areas of law and offer timely, dynamic yet practical solutions to our client’s legal problems. ...
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