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Kenya Finance Bill, 2026, is set to significantly accelerate the tax filing calendar.
General Deadline Change: From June 30 to April 30: The deadline for filing annual income tax returns is being moved forward by two months. The Bill amends Sections 52 and 52B of the Income Tax Act, replacing the current "six-month" filing window with a shorter "four-month" window.
-The new rules introduce a much tighter deadline for those filing a nil return. The Bill adds a new subsection (1A) to Section 52B, which requires nil returns to be filed within one month after the end of the year of income. Kenya Revenue Authority

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What is Stamp Duty?
Stamp duty is a tax you pay on official papers when you buy or transfer property, start a company, or sign certain important contracts. This tax makes your documents legal in Kenya. The rules come from the Stamp Duty Act.

Common Transactions and What You Pay
1)Buying Land or a House: What you pay: 4% if in a city or town (like Nairobi or Mombasa). 2% if in a rural area.
Who pays: The person buying the property.
Important: The tax is based on the government's value of the property, not just the price you agree with the seller. A government valuer will check the property's true market value.
Deadline: You must pay the duty within 30 days of signing the sale agreement.
Penalty for being late: You pay an extra 5% of the tax amount for every 3 months you are late.
2)Company Shares and Capital: This area has two main parts: issuing new shares and buying existing shares.
a)First Issuance of Company Capital (Starting a Company) When you first register a company and issue shares to the founders, you do NOT pay stamp duty on this initial share capital.
b)Buying and Selling Existing Shares If you buy shares in an existing company from another person, this is a "transfer."
What you pay: 1% of the price you pay for the shares.
Who pays: The person buying the shares.
Deadline: Pay within 30 days of the share transfer agreement.

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All taxpayers should ensure timely filing of tax returns, even where there is no income to declare, and maintain proper records to support income, expenses, and relief claims. Businesses are advised to pay close attention to VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, and excise tax obligations, while individuals should understand available tax reliefs and allowable deductions to reduce their tax burden lawfully. Where disputes arise, early engagement with Kenya Revenue Authority through objection, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), or professional representation can significantly reduce costs and disruption. Taxpayers involved in cross-border transactions should also be mindful of transfer pricing rules and international tax compliance requirements.

Seeking advice from us can help ensure compliance, protect your finances, and support sustainable business growth.

Smart tax planning today prevents costly problems tomorrow.

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