Cross-border tax, handled before it becomes a dispute
If your business trades with related companies abroad, pays foreign suppliers or has staff working across borders, the tax rules of more than one country apply. We help you comply with them and keep the records KRA will ask for.
Kenyan subsidiaries of foreign groups, Kenyan companies expanding abroad, and businesses paying non-residents.
Transfer pricing policies and documentation, treaty advice, and a clear view of your permanent establishment risk.
Kenya’s transfer pricing rules, double taxation agreements and OECD guidelines.
A project quote for policies and documentation; hourly or retainer for ongoing advice.
What we do
International tax services
Advice for groups and businesses with dealings outside Kenya.
Transfer pricing policies
Pricing for intercompany sales, services, loans and royalties that you can defend to KRA.
Documentation and benchmarking
Transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking studies and risk reviews prepared to the standard KRA expects.
Double taxation agreements
Applying treaty rates to reduce withholding tax on dividends, interest, royalties and fees paid across borders.
Permanent establishment risk
Reviewing whether your people or operations abroad could create a taxable presence you did not plan for.
Cross-border structuring
Structuring regional operations so the tax cost in each country is known and compliant.
Expatriate tax
Payroll set-up and tax compliance for staff who move between countries.
How we work
From first call to finished work
Every engagement follows the same four steps, so you always know what happens next.
A short call
We ask about your business and what you need, and tell you honestly whether we are the right firm for it.
Scope and fee in writing
You get the scope, timeline and fee in writing before any work starts.
A named CPA leads the work
One person is responsible for your file and keeps you updated as the work moves.
Report and next steps
We walk you through what we found or filed, and what needs to happen next.
Questions
Common questions about international tax and transfer pricing
If your question is not here, ask us directly. We reply in plain language.
Does transfer pricing apply to small groups?
It applies to transactions between related parties whatever the size of the group, including those between a Kenyan company and its foreign parent or sister company. How much documentation you need can differ, so ask us to look at your transactions.
What happens if KRA disagrees with our prices?
KRA can adjust your taxable profit and charge tax, penalties and interest on the difference. Documentation prepared before an audit is your strongest defence.
We pay a foreign supplier for services. Do we withhold tax?
Often, yes. The rate depends on the type of payment and on whether Kenya has a tax treaty with the supplier’s country. We check each case.
Other services
Often used together
Clients who use this service often need these as well.
Tax Advisory & Compliance
Corporate and personal tax, VAT, PAYE and withholding tax, plus KRA audits, objections and refunds.
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A structured review of your tax position, with a written report on risks, missed savings and what to fix first.
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Cash flow forecasts, financial models, business plans and support on deals and restructuring.
Read more →Trading across borders?
Tell us which countries and which transactions are involved. We will tell you what documentation you need.