VAT rates & Exemptions

We advise on all VAT rates, advisory and policies in Kenya.

VAT rate applies to all taxable goods and taxable services other than zero-rated supplies. It is a form of indirect tax that businesses collect, on behalf of government, from customers or consumers of their taxable goods and services.

Our full service offerings range from advisories on ad-hoc queries or projects, such as managing the in-house VAT function, launching businesses, corporate structuring etc; opinions to assist you to understand the risk profile of a VAT position or uncertain tax positions; dispute resolution and litigation providing representation on tax authority meetings and tax authority audits, as well as objections and appeal procedures; and regular updates on statutory changes or amendments affecting clients businesses.

Contact Us

Nairobi, Central, Coast, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Western, North Eastern. Wherever you are, we’ve got you covered. Contact us today for an informal chat, absolutely free.

Nairobi | Coast | Western
0740 666970

Cetral | Nyanza | Rift | North-Eastern
0759 668554

Our Tax Capabilities

Corporate Tax

With a team of specialist tax lawyers, who are qualified in jurisdictions around the region, we are perfectly placed to handle even the most complex, cross-border tax issues.             ⇾

VAT

VAT fraud investigations can cause disruptions to a business and may lead to severe reputation damage. Our lawyers have experience with all kinds of tax procedures to ensure compliance and deter potential risks to your business.             ⇾

Customs & Import Levies

Hassan Luk lawyers provide clients with legal advice, represent them in tax and customs proceedings before the various tax tribunals and customs and border police office, and in judicial recourse against the decisions of the tax authorities.             ⇾

Employment & Incentive tax

Properly drafted incentives are vital to support business strategy and to ensure the business’ key stakeholders and its people interact well and are aligned, as this can play a leading role in your business’ growth trajectory.             ⇾

Property Tax

Our real estate and tax teams combine to provide specialist advice in support of all types of transaction from complex developments, construction projects and group re-organisations to one-off property purchases.             ⇾