Global firms face deadline for tougher tax regulations

Author: Constant MundaPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

Global firms face deadline for tougher tax regulations

Multinationals with annual revenues of at least Sh110 billion in at least two of the past four years must notify the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) by November 17. The new rules require large business groups to calculate the taxes they pay in each country. They must make additional tax payments in Kenya if their effective tax rate on profits earned there is below 15 percent.

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