How delays cost water firm Sh599m fight with KRA

The High Court upheld the Tax Appeals Tribunal’s decision to strike out Aspac International East Africa Ltd’s appeal over tax liabilities of Sh599 million. The company filed its case at the tribunal on November 26, 2021, challenging the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner’s decision to invalidate its objection to the tax assessment. The court found the appeal was filed more than three months after the statutory deadline and that Aspac had not sought permission to file it late.