
Kenya Value Added Tax (VAT)
May 2025Expansion of VAT Scope for Digital Services: The Bill proposes to expand VAT to include digital services provided by non-resident suppliers, requiring compliance from a broader range of businesses.
This affects services provided via the internet or an electronic network.
VAT Refund Claim Timelines: The timeline for lodging VAT refund claims is proposed to be reduced from 24 months to 12 months.
The period for KRA to process VAT refunds is proposed to extend from 90 days to 120 days, and up to 180 days if an audit is conducted.
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