Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has effectively doubled its tax on foreign digital platforms to 3%, under a new Significant Economic Presence Tax (SEPT). This change aims to tax companies selling digital services in Kenya without a physical presence.

• SEPT collected KES 1.609 billion in its first full year, a significant increase from the previous year, impacting foreign platforms selling services like streaming and cloud computing.
• The KRA is the key organization implementing and collecting this tax.
• While the tax rate on platforms doubled, the 16% VAT on consumer subscriptions advertised prices remains unchanged for Kenyan users.