Kenya VAT update
- Jul 1, 2019 | Richard Asquith
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Kenya is to introduce a range of changes to its VAT regime as per its recent Finance Bill 2019/20. This includes:
- Rate of withholding VAT will be cut to 2% from 6%
- Supplies to consumer via foreign digital marketplaces will be liable to VAT
- A range of supplies will be exempted from VAT, including: certain agricultural supplies; commercial batteries; IT infrastructure; and equipment for recycling
- VAT on imported services will be due on supplies to unregistered tax persons
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VP Global Indirect Tax
Richard Asquith
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VP Global Indirect Tax
Richard Asquith
Richard Asquith is the former VP Global Indirect Tax at Avalara