- Pesapal is exempted from VAT by a Kenyan High Court, overturning a previous tax demand.
- The ruling clarifies that digital payment providers offer financial services, impacting tax interpretations.
- The decision limits the Kenya Revenue Authority’s scope in fintech-related tax cases.
- Justice Rhoda Rutto ruled that service nature, not delivery method, determines VAT exemption.
- Pesapal provides services like payment processing and bill payments, similar to traditional financial institutions.
- The ruling benefits Kenya’s fintech industry by providing tax clarity and reducing regulatory friction.
- Avoiding VAT offers a competitive edge for innovation-driven firms like Pesapal.
Source: techpoint.africa
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