- Digital taxi apps, online delivery services, and e-commerce platforms in Kenya must now withhold and remit 16% VAT on transactions made through their platforms.
- This follows a High Court decision impacting Kenya’s gig economy.
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is permitted to collect over Sh82 million in VAT from Sendy, a collapsed digital logistics marketplace.
- The court found that Sendy controlled key aspects of its network, making it liable for VAT.
Source: businessdailyafrica.com
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