- Kenya’s Revenue Authority mandates pre-filled VAT returns starting January 2024
- The pre-filled returns will utilize transaction data from the TIMS e-invoicing platform
- The move aims to enhance taxpayer experience and streamline the VAT return filing process through technology
- This aligns with the global trend of embracing e-invoicing, SAF-T, and transaction-level reporting
- Angola is one of the few African countries already implementing pre-filled VAT returns
- Kenya’s initiative sets a standard for technological innovation in tax management across the continent
- The development signifies a paradigm shift towards optimizing compliance procedures through advanced technologies
- The effective date for the new system is January 2024.
Source: tpa-global.com
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