Tax Services
As a leading tax consultants firm in Kenya, Anziano Consultants is a licensed firm of KRA-Authorized Tax Agents and Certified Public Accountants CPA(K) based in Nairobi, serving clients across Kenya and abroad.
We are more than just tax filers. As your dedicated tax consulting firm in Kenya, we provide strategic tax advisory, full KRA compliance, and aggressive representation to help individuals, SMEs, and multinationals stay compliant, reduce tax risk, and legally minimize tax liability under Kenyan tax law
We act as your outsourced tax department — handling everything from registration and filing to complex international tax structuring and KRA dispute representation.
Our Tax Services Include:
Domestic Tax Services in Kenya
Kenya’s domestic tax regime is complex and constantly changing. We ensure you comply with all obligations under the Income Tax Act, VAT Act, Tax Procedures Act, and Finance Acts.
Our domestic tax services include:
A)Income Tax & Corporate Tax
- Individual Income Tax filing (P9, business income, rental income)
- Corporate Tax computation and filing for limited companies
- Turnover Tax (TOT) for SMEs
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) advisory on property and share transfers
- Instalment tax computation and management
B) Value Added Tax (VAT)
- VAT registration, filing, and de-registration
- VAT compliance reviews and VAT refund claims
- VAT on Digital Marketplace and Digital Services
- eTIMS compliance and invoicing advisory
C) Pay As You Earn (PAYE) & Payroll Taxes
- Monthly PAYE computation, filing and payment
- NSSF, SHIF (formerly NHIF), Housing Levy, and NITA compliance
- Payroll structuring for tax efficiency
- Year-end P9 forms and PAYE audits
D)Withholding Tax & Rental Income Tax
- Withholding Tax (WHT) management for management fees, royalties, interest, rent
- Monthly Rental Income Tax (MRI) filing for landlords
- Withholding VAT compliance
E) Other Domestic Taxes
- Excise Duty advisory
- Digital Service Tax & Significant Economic Presence Tax
- Agency Revenue Tax and County taxes
We don't just file. We conduct a tax health check to identify missed reliefs, allowable deductions, and incentives under the law to legally lower your liability.
International Tax Services
For foreign investors, multinationals, and Kenyan businesses with cross-border transactions, we provide specialist international tax compliance.
a) Transfer Pricing Services in Kenya
As required by Section 18 of the Income Tax Act and KRA Transfer Pricing Rules, we help you stay compliant and avoid huge penalties:
- Transfer Pricing Policy development and documentation
- Preparation of Local File, Master File, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR)
- Benchmarking studies and arm's length price analysis
- Transfer pricing health checks and audit defense before KRA
b) Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs)
Kenya has signed over 20 DTAs. We help you leverage them to avoid double taxation:
- Advisory on applicability of DTAs for dividends, interest, royalties, and management fees
- Obtaining Certificate of Residence and DTA exemption / relief claims
- Structuring investments through treaty-friendly jurisdictions
- Permanent Establishment (PE) risk assessment and mitigation
c) Cross-Border Tax Advisory
- Tax structuring for foreign companies setting up in Kenya
- Repatriation of profits, thin capitalization rules, and controlled foreign company rules
- Non-resident / Foreigner KRA PIN registration and tax representation — we act as your official KRA tax representative
Tax Accounting and Tax Filing Services
We eliminate the stress of iTax, missed deadlines, and penalties. As your authorized KRA tax agents, we have direct access to file and follow up on your behalf.
- Accurate tax computation and preparation of tax accounts
- Timely filing of all returns: Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, Withholding, TOT, MRI
- Reconciliation of iTax ledger and payment verification
- Amendment of incorrect returns and voluntary disclosure applications
- Application for Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC), Tax Waivers and Penalty waivers
- Maintenance of proper tax records as required by law
For Individuals: Employment income, business income, rental income, nil returns, foreign income declaration.
For Corporates: Full corporate tax compliance, deferred tax computation, tax provisioning under IFRS.
Tax Audit Support & Assurance
A KRA audit notice can be disruptive. We conduct proactive tax audits before KRA does , and where under KRA audit support taxpayers to ensure they are not exposed to further tax risks.
- Comprehensive KRA Tax Health Check / Compliance Audit
- Pre-audit review of your books, returns, and supporting documents
- Identifying and sealing compliance gaps in VAT, PAYE, Corporate Tax
- Preparation of audit files and liaising with your external auditors
- Post-audit compliance improvement recommendations
Our goal is simple: Ensure you are audit-ready 365 days a year.
Tax Dispute Resolution & Appeals Representation
We protect your rights when you disagree with KRA where they have confirmed a tax assessment your are not in a agreement with. We provide professional representation before KRA and the Tax Appeals tribunal guidiging on facts where KRA has erred to ensure you get a fair tax dispute outcome.
- Responding to KRA queries, notices, and demand letters
- Representation during KRA tax audits and investigations
- Filing Notices of Objection against KRA assessments
- Alternative Tax Dispute Resolution (ADR) at KRA
- Appeals to the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT), Support on facts for further appeals before High Court and Court of Appeal
- Negotiation for installment payment plans and waiver of penalties and interest
- Representation for both individuals and corporates, local and foreign
We have a proven track record of successfully reducing inflated KRA assessments for clients through technical objections and structured defense.
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Why Choose Anziano Consultants as Your Tax Agent consultant firm in Kenya?
Licensed & Qualified: We are Licensed KRA Tax Agents and CPA(K) firm – legally authorized to represent taxpayers before KRA and TAT.
For Both Individuals & Corporates: From individual KRA PIN filing to complex transfer pricing for multinationals, we have a solution for every taxpayer.
Risk-Based Approach: We don’t just file – we review, plan, and protect you from future KRA penalties.
Confidential & Professional: All client information is handled with utmost confidentiality and professional integrity.
Nationwide & Global Reach: Based in Nairobi, serving clients across all 47 counties and international clients with operations in Kenya or with obligations that are taxed in Kenya.
Who We Serve
As a leading tax consultants and KRA authorised firm in Kenya, our clientele include:
- Individuals & Employed Professionals
- SMEs, Startups & Entrepreneurs
- Limited Companies & Groups
- Foreign Investors & Multinationals
- NGOs, Trusts & Associations
- Landlords & Real Estate Investors
Ready to be 100% KRA Compliant?
Stop worrying about KRA penalties, missed deadlines, and complex international tax rules. Let our licensed tax agents handle it.
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Call: +254 706 600 875 |+ 254 208 400 605 | Email: info@anzianoconsultants.com
Offices: Nairobi, Kenya | Serving clients across Kenya & Abroad
Tax Services in Kenya FAQ
When should I register for a tax obligation in Kenya?
You should register for a tax obligation immediately your business or income activity triggers it. As a leading tax consultants firm in Kenya, we advise:
- KRA PIN: Immediately after business registration or before employment
- VAT Obligation: Within 30 days when your annual turnover hits KES 5 Million
- PAYE: Immediately when you employ your first employee
- Withholding Tax: When you start paying rent, management fees, royalties or dividends
- Turnover Tax (TOT): When your annual turnover is between KES 1M – 25M
- Rental Income Tax: When you start earning rental income
Registering late attracts a KES 20,000 penalty per obligation. At Anziano Consultants, we register all obligations within 24 hours.
Are foreigners required to apply for a KRA PIN in Kenya?
Yes, 100% mandatory. Any foreigner or non-resident doing business, working, buying property, opening a bank account, or applying for a work permit in Kenya MUST have a Non-Resident Taxpayer KRA PIN.
As a tax consultants firm in Kenya authorized to represent non-residents, we handle:
- Foreigner / Non-Resident KRA PIN registration using passport
- Requirement of a licensed KRA tax agent to act as tax representative
- KRA PIN for Digital Service Tax (DST) and Significant Economic Presence
You cannot get a work permit, business permit, or open a company bank account without KRA PIN. Contact us and we process it in 2-3 days.
Are foreigners required to file tax returns in Kenya?
Yes, if you have a KRA PIN and are tax resident or have Kenya-sourced income.
- Tax Resident Foreigners: If you live in Kenya for 183 days or more in a year, you must file Individual Income Tax Return like any Kenyan, even on worldwide income.
- Non-Resident Foreigners: You must file returns if you have income sourced in Kenya – e.g., employment income, business income, rental income, consultancy fees.
- Nil Returns: Even with no income, you must file nil returns to avoid KES 2,000 penalty.
Our tax consultants firm in Kenya manages monthly and annual filing for expatriates, foreign directors, and non-resident investors, including DTA relief claims so you don’t pay tax twice.
When is the deadline for tax filing in Kenya?
Deadlines are strict and enforced by KRA iTax system:
- Individual Income Tax: 30th June every year [for Jan-Dec previous year]
- Corporate / Company Income Tax: Within 6 months after your year-end
- VAT: 20th of the following month
- PAYE, Withholding Tax, Rental Income Tax: 9th of the following month
- Turnover Tax (TOT): 20th of the following month
- Instalment Tax: 4 instalments – 20th of 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th month of your accounting year
Late filing penalty is KES 2,000 for individuals and KES 20,000 for companies, plus 5% penalty and 1% monthly interest on tax due. Our firm sets up automatic reminders so you never miss a deadline.
What are the consequences of ignoring KRA notices and demand letters?
Ignoring KRA notices is the most expensive mistake you can make. As an experienced tax consultants firm in Kenya, we have seen KRA take the following actions:
- Default Assessment: KRA will assess tax on your behalf, usually 3-5 times higher than your actual liability
- Agency Notices: KRA will freeze your bank accounts and instruct your bank to pay KRA directly
- PIN Deactivation: Your KRA PIN is blocked, you cannot transact, get TCC, or transfer property
- Travel Ban & Property Caveat: KRA can issue departure prohibition orders and place caveats on your land
- Penalties & Interest: 5% immediate penalty, 1% monthly interest, and up to 200% tax fraud penalty
- Prosecution: Tax evasion is a criminal offense punishable by fine and imprisonment
If you receive a KRA notice, DO NOT ignore it. You have 30 days to file an objection. Forward it to us immediately at info@anzianoconsultants.com or Whats App US and we will file a proper objection and represent you.
