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September 16, 2026
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TikTok is now asking Kenyan creators for their tax information

TikTok is now asking Kenyan creators for their tax information

TikTok is asking Kenyan creators for tax details. The residency answer on its new form decides whether it withholds 5%...

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TikTok is now requesting tax information from Kenyan creators via a notification within the app, requiring them to complete a tax form to comply with Kenya's tax requirements.

  • The form collects personal details including name, email, address, and residency status, determining a 5% withholding tax for residents and 20% for non-residents.
  • This action is in response to the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, which mandate digital marketplaces to deduct withholding tax on creator income.
  • TikTok follows Meta and Google in implementing these deductions, though the platform has not specified a start date or the exact payouts affected.

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