- The Finance Bill, 2026 proposes to subject commissions by digital payment service providers to VAT.
- The amendment targets money transfer, payment processing, settlement, merchant acquiring, gateway, and aggregation services supplied for a fee or commission.
- The measure aims to clarify VAT obligations for fintech and digital payment services, reducing disputes with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
- The change is expected to increase compliance costs and may result in higher consumer prices.
- The proposal responds to recent court rulings that exempted such commissions from VAT, with an effective date of 01 July 2026.
Source: assets.kpmg.com
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