- The Kenyan High Court clarified VAT responsibilities for non-resident digital platform operators supplying to Kenyan customers.
- The court adopted the EU VAT Directive’s “deemed supplier” rule, making platforms responsible for VAT when they control key aspects of the transaction.
- Platform operators are liable for VAT on the full customer payment, not just their commission.
- The judgment provides guidance for both domestic and foreign digital platforms on when they must collect VAT.
- Digital platform operators should review their business models to ensure proper VAT compliance.
Source: 1stopvat.com
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