Effective Date: May 2026
Type: Legislation
Starting in May 2026, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will add import and export data from its Customs Management System (iCMS) to pre-filled VAT returns. Validated export values will automatically appear in VAT returns once the relevant customs export documents have been issued. KRA also launched pre-filled VAT returns for November 2024 transactions using draft data from the TIMS e-invoicing platform, with taxpayers required to review and confirm returns by 20 December 2024. Input VAT claims will only be deductible if validated through TIMS/eTIMS or supported by existing customs import declarations. These changes reflect the broader global move toward automated, transaction-based tax reporting, with Angola being one of the few other African countries offering pre-filled VAT returns.
To keep updated on news, visit our Tax Technology Alerts.
Don’t miss our most recent updates and articles; follow us on LinkedIn.
Find out more about our Transfer Pricing Services.
