- MultiChoice Kenya lost a case to pay lower VAT in Kenya.
- The Kenya Revenue Authority imposed KSh 681 million in additional tax, penalties, and interest.
- MultiChoice Kenya claimed lower VAT from January 2021 to June 2023.
- MultiChoice argued it was entitled to deduct input tax.
- MultiChoice had a foreign-entity PIN not accepted on Kenya’s TIMS.
- KRA stated MultiChoice Africa operated DStv, GOtv, and Showmax in Kenya.
- KRA claimed MultiChoice was doing B2C transactions under digital marketplace VAT laws.
- KRA argued MultiChoice Kenya was not eligible for VAT deductions.
- The Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled in favor of the KRA.
Source: teeveetee.blogspot.com
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