- EADAK, a smartphone manufacturer in Kenya, seeks VAT exemption on imported inputs for locally assembled phones.
- The Finance Bill 2025/26 proposes VAT exemption for locally assembled phones but not for imported inputs.
- EADAK’s CFO warns that not exempting inputs will raise assembly costs and phone prices.
- VAT exemption means no VAT on sales, but manufacturers still pay VAT on production inputs.
- Zero rating allows claiming input VAT, preventing VAT from becoming a production cost.
- EADAK faces cash flow issues due to delayed VAT refunds, affecting credit costs and reinvestment.
- The company requests VAT exemption for imported inputs to reduce costs and consumer prices.
Source: peopledaily.digital
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