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Kenya Enacts Finance Act 2016

|Approved Changes|Kenya
Kenya

On 13 September 2016, Kenya's parliament enacted the Finance Act 2016, which includes the measure of the 2016/2017 Budget. In addition to the measures {News-2016-06-14/P/2- previously covered}, the final legislation also includes:

  • The requirement that non-residents without a fixed place of business in Kenya appoint a tax representative when required to register for tax;
  • The reintroduction of VAT withholding at a rate of 6%; and
  • The extension of the time limit to apply a refund of overpaid ta…

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