Tax Compliance & Advisory

Navigating Kenya’s complex tax landscape shouldn’t keep you up at night. From KRA compliance deadlines to understanding ever-changing tax regulations, we know the challenges you face. At BDSL Solutions, we transform tax compliance from a burden into a strategic advantage for your business.

Whether you’re a startup founder juggling multiple responsibilities, a growing SME scaling operation, or an established enterprise managing complex tax obligations, our expert team ensures you stay compliant, optimize your tax position, and focus on what you do best, growing your business.

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Value Added Tax (VAT)

Many Kenyan businesses struggle with VAT compliance. Late filing penalties, incorrect VAT calculations, missing input tax claims, and confusion about zero-rated versus exempt supplies drain resources and expose your business to unnecessary KRA penalties that can reach up to 100% of the tax due.

Our Solution

We provide comprehensive VAT support including:

  • Accurate VAT return preparation and timely filing with KRA
  • Input VAT maximization to improve your cash flow
  • VAT registration and deregistration assistance
  • Supply classification guidance (standard-rated, zero-rated, exempt)
  • iTax portal navigation and e-TIMS integration support
  • VAT audit representation and dispute resolution

Excise Duty

Operating in sectors subject to excise duty, whether you’re in manufacturing, telecommunications, importing, or alcohol and tobacco distribution, requires specialized knowledge. The introduction of Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS) and frequent tariff changes can overwhelm your finance team.

Our Solution

We provide specialized excise duty services:

  • Excise duty calculation and compliance for excisable goods and services
  • EGMS system compliance and reporting
  • Excise license application and renewal support
  • Tariff classification advice to ensure correct duty rates
  • Exemption and refund application assistance

Pay As You Earn (PAYE)

Payroll compliance is non-negotiable, yet many Kenyan employers face penalties for late PAYE remittance, incorrect deductions, or missing statutory submissions. With the increasing complexity of housing levy, NSSF, NHIF, and PAYE calculations, staying compliant while managing employee expectations is challenging.

Our Solution

Our PAYE services ensure you’re always compliant:

  • Accurate PAYE calculation incorporating all allowances, benefits, and deductions
  • Monthly PAYE filing and remittance to KRA on time, every time
  • P9, P10, and P11 form preparation and submission
  • NSSF, NHIF, and housing levy compliance management
  • Employee tax relief optimization and personal relief application
  • KRA PIN registration for new employees

Withholding Tax

Withholding tax obligations catch many businesses off guard. From consultancy fees and professional services to dividends and interest payments, determining when to withhold, at what rate, and how to remit to KRA creates compliance headaches that can result in significant penalties and interest charges.

Our Solution

We simplify withholding tax compliance:

  • Identification of all withholding tax obligations in your transactions
  • Accurate withholding tax calculation at the correct rates (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%)
  • Monthly withholding tax returns filing and payment
  • Withholding tax certificates generation and distribution to suppliers
  • Double taxation treaty application for cross-border payments
  • Dividend withholding tax compliance for shareholders

Monthly Rental Income (MRI)

Property owners and landlords often overlook MRI obligations or struggle with monthly compliance. Whether you own commercial properties, residential units, or both, calculating and remitting the correct rental income tax while maintaining accurate records can be overwhelming, especially when managing multiple properties.

Our Solution

Our rental income tax services cover:

  • Monthly rental income tax calculation and filing
  • Property registration on iTax portal
  • Rental income documentation and record keeping
  • Vacant property reporting and compliance
  • Residential vs. commercial rental classification
  • MRI credit application against annual income tax

Income Tax (Company)

Corporate income tax compliance in Kenya is complex. From quarterly instalment tax payments to annual return filing, understanding allowable deductions, capital allowances, and transfer pricing requirements demands expertise. Many businesses overpay taxes or face KRA audits due to inadequate tax planning and documentation.

Our Solution

Our corporate income tax services deliver value:

  • Quarterly instalment tax calculation and payment scheduling
  • Annual corporate income tax return preparation and filing
  • Tax planning to minimize your effective tax rate legally
  • Capital allowances computation and optimization
  • Loss carry-forward and tax credit application
  • Transfer pricing documentation for related party transactions
  • Tax incentive identification (e.g., SEZ, EPZ, manufacturing relief)