Govt Proposes Introduction of New Tax

The law is expected to double KEBS revenue...
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The Ministry of Trade and Investments, in collaboration with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), has proposed the new Standards (Standards Levy) Order 2025, aiming to introduce a new tax on manufacturers and service providers. This proposal, reviewed by the National Assembly’s Committee on Delegated Legislation, seeks to impose a 0.2 percent levy on the customs value of goods or services.
- The proposed levy would be 0.2 percent on the customs value of goods manufactured or services offered monthly.
- The maximum annual levy for manufacturers is set at KSh4 million, projected to rise to KSh6 million by 2030.
- Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana and KEBS CEO Esther Ngari presented the proposal to the committee on Tuesday, August 5.
- The levy is expected to double KEBS's revenue from KSh700 million to KSh1.4 billion.
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