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Short reads on compliance, cash, payroll, audits and growth — written for Kenyan business owners and finance teams.
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Received a KRA notice or assessment? What to do in the first week
Most KRA notices can be resolved calmly if you act inside the deadlines. Read it properly, gather the records and respond on time.
Read articleeTIMS for small businesses: choosing the right way to invoice
Every business, VAT-registered or not, is expected to issue electronic tax invoices. Pick the eTIMS option that fits how you sell.
Read articleWithholding tax in Kenya: what to deduct, remit and certify
When you pay certain fees, part of the payment belongs to KRA. Deduct it, remit it quickly and give the supplier a certificate.
Read articleA year-end close checklist that makes the audit shorter
Auditors move faster when the books are closed properly. Reconcile, count, review and document before they arrive.
Read articleMonthly rental income tax: a practical guide for landlords
Residential landlords within the set income band file and pay rental income tax every month. Here is how it works and what to keep.
Read articleKRA PIN registration: what your business needs before you start
A KRA PIN is the key to filing, invoicing, tenders and your Tax Compliance Certificate. Register correctly once and avoid years of follow-up.
Read articleFiling your annual income tax return on iTax without the rush
Individual returns are due by 30 June and company returns within six months of year-end. Here is how to prepare early and file once.
Read articleTurnover tax in Kenya: who pays it and whether it suits you
Turnover tax is simple to file, but it is charged on sales, not profit. Know the bands, the monthly deadline and when the normal regime costs less.
Read articleTax Compliance Certificate: how to get one, and keep it valid
Tenders, licences and some contracts ask for a valid TCC. Most applications fail on small, fixable gaps. Clear them before you apply.
Read articleVAT in Kenya: when to register and how to file monthly returns
Registration is required once taxable sales reach KES 5 million a year. After that, returns are monthly and input VAT depends on valid supplier invoices.
Read articleA KRA compliance calendar your finance team will actually use
Most penalties come from missed routine dates, not complex disputes. Build one calendar, give every date an owner.
Read articleeTIMS: what to check before your next invoice run
Electronic invoicing now touches sales, purchases and expense deductions. A short check prevents expensive surprises.
Read articleTax planning works best before the year ends
Planning is about timing and structure, not loopholes. Three conversations to have with your advisor each year.
Read articleThe 13-week cash view: a founder's early-warning system
Profit does not pay suppliers; cash does. A simple rolling forecast shows the squeeze weeks before it arrives.
Read articlePayroll compliance: a monthly checklist for growing teams
Payroll is where small errors repeat every month. A clear sequence keeps pay accurate and filings on time.
Read articleFinancial controls that fit a growing business
Good controls are light, specific and owned. Four that protect a growing company without slowing it down.
Read articlePreparing for an audit without the last-minute scramble
A calm audit is built across the year. The schedules and evidence to prepare before auditors arrive.
Read articleGrowth planning: know your margins before you scale
Scaling a thin-margin product simply scales the problem. How to test the economics before you commit.
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