NAIROBI, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) said on Thursday that it plans to begin taxation of e-commerce transactions.
KRA said in a notice that it has noted that some taxpayers engage in online business and do not file returns or pay taxes on the transaction.
"KRA would like to advise that unless income or supply is expressly exempt in the law, appropriate taxes should be paid," said the tax agency.
The tax administrator also pledged to facilitate service for taxpayers who need assistance to enable them to declare taxes.
According to the revenue authority, taxpayers whose annual taxable turnover are five million shillings (about 50,000 U.S. dollars) and above should register for Value Added Tax (VAT) obligation and charge tax, while those whose turnover is below 50,000 dollars should pay presumptive tax.
KRA added that the current self-assessment regime requires taxpayers to file and pay taxes which include VAT, excise duty, witholding tax and any other tax obligation required under the business.
