- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will automate VAT returns for export transactions starting May 2026, ending manual declarations.
- Export data from the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) will be linked with prefilled VAT returns in iTAX, requiring PIN validation.
- These changes apply to all exports, including those to the Single Customs Territory, other foreign countries, Export Processing Zones (EPZs), and Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
Source Thomson Reuters
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