- Finance Bill 2025 proposes tax changes on digital assets, VAT, and corporate incentives in Kenya.
- The bill includes amendments affecting corporate income tax, VAT, digital asset taxation, and international tax compliance.
- Most measures are proposed to take effect from July 1, 2025.
- Increased per diem exemption from KES 2,000 to KES 10,000.
- Corporate tax incentives for start-ups with reduced rates for certified companies.
- Lower tax on digital asset transfers from 3 percent to 1.5 percent.
- Changes to VAT treatment with updates to exempt goods and zero-rated supplies.
- Extended VAT refund review period from 90 to 120 days.
- Stamp duty exemption on corporate restructuring for property transfers.
- Expansion of significant economic presence tax to nonresident entities.
- Amendments to domestic minimum top-up tax aligning with OECD Pillar Two.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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