KRA links iCMS, iTax systems to tighten export VAT compliance
Under the new system, validated export values will be automatically prefilled in VAT returns once the relevant export documents are issued through customs. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to integrate its iCMS and iTax systems from May 2026, automating the syncing of export declarations with Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to enhance compliance.
- Export values validated by customs will now be automatically prefilled in VAT returns, eliminating manual input.
- The integration involves the KRA to streamline compliance, reduce errors, and tighten oversight on zero-rated exports.
- This reform applies to exports within the Single Customs Territory, to foreign markets, and within Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), aiming to seal revenue leakages and improve transparency.
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