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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has moved to strengthen its oversight of VAT registration, targeting businesses suspected of using the process to facilitate fraudulent transactions that help other taxpayers unlawfully reduce their tax obligations.
Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers George Obell disclosed the measures during a stakeholder engagement session held in Machakos County, where KRA brought together micro, small and medium enterprises, tax practitioners, county leaders and members of the local business community for direct dialogue on tax administration.
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Obell said KRA had received consistent feedback from taxpayers indicating that VAT registration was taking too long, and the authority had since begun reviewing its procedures to address the delays.
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Under the revised approach, businesses whose operations can be readily verified will be processed more quickly, while those raising concerns will face additional scrutiny before…
