Taxes & KRA

Coming back home after years abroad feels good, but then you remember your foreign bank accounts, shares, or that rental property in London. The thought of dealing with KRA is enough to give anyone a headache, si rahisi. This article breaks down the entire declaration process into simple, clear steps you can follow. You will … Read more

You just landed at JKIA after years abroad, and now you are wondering if KRA expects a cut of your savings. Kenya Tax Obligations When You Return from Abroad simply means the taxes you must declare and pay on income and assets you bring back home. We will walk you through what counts as taxable … Read more

You have been abroad for years, working hard and building your life. Now you are coming back home, but the thought of paying those crazy import duties on your car is stressing you out. This article gives you the clear, step-by-step process to bring your vehicle in duty free as a returning resident. It is … Read more

You have just landed back home after years abroad, and now you are ready to start that business you have been dreaming about. But then you ask yourself, do I need to register with KRA all over again? The Kenya Revenue Authority Business Registration for Returnees is simply the process for Kenyans coming back home … Read more

You have just landed at JKIA after a trip abroad, tired but excited. But then that familiar worry hits: will you have to pay crazy taxes on the items you bought or were gifted? What qualifies for duty-free import when returning to Kenya can save you serious money and stress at customs. This guide breaks … Read more

You have sent goods from abroad, and now KRA is asking for more money than you budgeted. That extra storage fee or surprise duty can ruin your whole month, pole. It is a frustrating situation that many Kenyans face. We have broken down the entire Kenya Revenue Authority clearance process into simple, practical steps. Follow … Read more

You have your eye on a used car from Japan or the UK, but that import duty is giving you sleepless nights. Maybe you have heard stories of people bringing in cars tax-free, so you are wondering: how long must you have owned a car to import it duty free to Kenya? We break down … Read more

You have finally shipped your belongings from abroad, but clearing them through customs feels like a maze of paperwork and confusion. The thought of paying hefty taxes on items you already own is frustrating, si rahisi. This article breaks down the entire duty exemption application into simple, clear steps you can follow. The process is … Read more

You are coming back home after years abroad, or maybe your relative in the UK sent you a big box of clothes and shoes. Pole, but before you celebrate, you need to understand Kenya Customs duty rates on personal effects — the taxes KRA charges on used household goods and personal items you bring into … Read more

You have found the perfect car at a Japanese auction, but that nagging question hits you: how much will KRA actually demand at the port? The uncertainty around import duty can kill the excitement of your new ride before it even lands. This guide breaks down the official KRA formula into simple, clear steps you … Read more