VAT Advisory Services in Kenya
Navigate Kenya's VAT regime with confidence and claim every entitlement
VAT Advisory Services in Kenya
Value Added Tax is one of Kenya's most significant revenue sources and one of the most complex taxes to administer correctly. The VAT Act, 2013 governs the imposition of VAT at the standard rate of 16%, with certain supplies zero-rated or exempt. Businesses must navigate complex classification rules, input tax deduction limitations, and time-of-supply rules to ensure compliance.
LHK Advocates provides comprehensive VAT advisory services covering registration, compliance, planning, refund claims, and dispute resolution. We advise businesses across all sectors on the VAT treatment of their supplies and acquisitions, ensuring they collect and remit the correct amount while claiming all available input tax deductions.
VAT refund claims are a particular area of focus. Many businesses, especially exporters and those making zero-rated supplies, accumulate significant VAT credit positions that are entitled to refunds from KRA. We assist with the preparation and filing of refund claims, manage the KRA verification process, and pursue unpaid refunds through legal channels where necessary.
Key Benefits
Supply Classification
We determine the correct VAT classification of your supplies as taxable, zero-rated, or exempt, avoiding both over-collection and under-collection.
Input Tax Optimization
We review your input tax deductions to ensure you are claiming all allowable input VAT, including apportioned input tax for mixed supplies.
VAT Refund Recovery
We prepare and pursue VAT refund claims, manage the KRA verification process, and escalate delayed refunds through appropriate legal channels.
Compliance & Filing
We advise on VAT return preparation, time-of-supply rules, and documentation requirements to ensure your filings are accurate and timely.
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