- Kenya has released draft regulations for implementing a new digital services tax aimed at non-resident service providers
- The tax targets foreign companies that provide digital services to Kenyan consumers without having a physical presence in the country
- Digital services covered include online advertising, digital content streaming, social media platforms, and e-commerce marketplace services
- Non-resident providers earning above a specified threshold from Kenyan users will be required to register and pay the tax
- The draft rules establish compliance procedures, registration requirements, and enforcement mechanisms for the new digital tax regime
Source: research.ibfd.org
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