Kindly note that in a bid to expand its tax base, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner for Domestic Taxes shall undertake a data collection exercise on rental properties with Nairobi City Council and the Nairobi Metropolis from Wednesday 19th October 2022....
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The Sectional Properties Regulations, 2021 (Regulations) were gazetted on 10th December, 2021 pursuant to section 59 of the Sectional Properties Act, 2020 (the Act)....
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recently launched its 8th Corporate Tax Plan with key focus being the implementation of the Tax Base Expansion strategy which seeks to recruit new taxpayers....
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Section 35 (1)(c) of the Income Tax Act provides that any person making payment to any non-resident person is required to withhold tax on payments of rent, premium or similar consideration for the use or occupation of property....
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Pursuant to a notice issued by the Ministry of Lands and Planning (“MOLPP”) on 9th May 2021, long term leases supported by architectural drawings shall no longer be registered with effect from 10th May, 2021....
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The Sectional Properties Act, 2020 laws of Kenya (the “new law”) has effectively repealed the Sectional Properties Act of 1987, laws of Kenya (the “repealed law”)....
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For foreigners who wish to visit Kenya for various reasons either business visits, family visits or tourist vists they can now apply for their visas (Evisa) online. The Evisa must be applied for and approved prior coming into Kenya. The application procedure is detailed below....
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The Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning has issued a Public Notice stating that the Nairobi and Central Registries located at Ardhi House shall be temporarily closed between Monday 24th February 2020 and Friday 13th March 2020 for auditing of Records....
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Through the Finance Act 2019; Head A of the Third Schedule to the Income Tax Act was amended. The amendment will allow buyers to get a relief of 15% of gross contributions capped to KSh. 108,000 per year or KSh. 9,000 per month instead of the earlier amount of 15% of gross emoluments; closing a loophole that allowed persons to get a relief that is higher than the contributions made....
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