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    Withholding Tax Services — Nairobi

    Withholding Tax Services in Nairobi, Kenya

    Professional withholding tax services in Nairobi. WHT computation, deduction, remittance, and filing for Kenyan businesses making qualifying payments.

    Professional Withholding Tax Services in Nairobi

    Withholding Tax (WHT) is a tax deducted at source from certain payments made to suppliers, contractors, and service providers. Our withholding tax services in Nairobi ensure your business correctly deducts, remits, and files WHT in accordance with KRA requirements.

    Is Withholding Tax Services Right for Your Business?

    • Businesses making payments subject to withholding tax
    • Companies paying contractors, consultants, or professional fees
    • Organizations making payments to non-residents
    • Businesses needing WHT certificate management

    Problems We Solve

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    Uncertainty about which payments require WHT deduction

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    Incorrect WHT rates applied to payments

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    Missed WHT remittance and filing deadlines

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    Difficulty managing WHT certificates for suppliers

    Scope of Our Services

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    Identification of payments subject to WHT
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    Correct WHT rate application for each payment type
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    Monthly WHT remittance to KRA
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    WHT return filing on iTax
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    WHT certificate generation for suppliers
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    WHT compliance review and advisory

    Our Engagement Process

    1

    Payment Assessment

    We identify which payments your business makes that are subject to WHT and the applicable rates.

    2

    WHT Deduction

    We ensure the correct WHT amount is deducted from each qualifying payment before it is made.

    3

    Remittance & Filing

    We remit the deducted WHT to KRA and file the monthly WHT return on iTax by the 20th.

    4

    Certificate Issuance

    We generate WHT certificates for your suppliers so they can claim the deducted tax as a credit.

    Why Professional Assistance Matters

    Withholding tax has many rates and categories — different rates apply to different types of payments, and the rules for resident and non-resident recipients differ significantly. Professional WHT management ensures correct rates, timely remittance, and proper certificate issuance, avoiding penalties and supplier disputes.

    What to Expect from Us

    • Correct WHT deducted from all qualifying payments
    • Timely WHT remittance and return filing
    • WHT certificates issued to suppliers on request
    • Clear guidance on which payments require WHT

    Kenyan Regulatory & Statutory Context

    WHT in Kenya is governed by the Income Tax Act. Rates vary by payment type — for example, management fees, professional fees, and contract payments have specific rates. Resident and non-resident rates differ. WHT returns are due by the 20th of the following month. Late filing and payment attract penalties under the Tax Procedures Act.

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    Withholding Tax Services — Frequently Asked Questions

    What payments are subject to withholding tax in Kenya?

    Common payments subject to WHT include professional fees, management fees, consultancy fees, contract payments, interest, dividends, royalties, and payments to non-residents. Each payment type has a specific WHT rate. We identify all your WHT obligations.

    What is the difference between resident and non-resident WHT rates?

    Resident WHT rates are generally lower and apply to payments made to Kenyan-resident recipients. Non-resident WHT rates are higher and apply to payments to foreign recipients. The correct rate depends on the residency status of the recipient and the nature of the payment.

    When is the WHT filing deadline?

    WHT returns must be filed on iTax by the 20th of the month following the deduction. The deducted amount must also be remitted to KRA by this date. Late filing attracts penalties plus interest.

    Can my suppliers claim back the WHT I deducted?

    WHT deducted is a credit against the supplier's final tax liability. When you issue a WHT certificate, the supplier uses it to reduce their tax payable when filing their annual income tax return. We ensure certificates are issued correctly.

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