KEBS Issues Notice to Manufacturers as New Levy Takes Effect
The new levy is expected to double KEBS revenue, and has tough penalties for manufacturers who fail to pay...
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has mandated all manufacturers to remit a new standards levy, warning of severe penalties for non-compliance. This follows the gazettement of regulations in August, requiring a 0.2% levy on the customs value of goods or services.
- Manufacturers must pay 0.2% of their monthly turnover, excluding VAT, excise duty, or discounts, with payments due via the KRA iTax platform by the 20th of the succeeding month.
- The maximum annual levy is capped at Ksh4 million, projected to increase to Ksh6 million by 2030.
- Manufacturers with an annual turnover not exceeding Ksh5 million are exempt from the levy, while non-payment incurs a 5% monthly penalty.
- This new levy is expected to double KEBS's revenue from Ksh700 million to Ksh1.4 billion.
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