Cross-border — EAC, Exports & COMESA
Kenya sits at the heart of East Africa: a founding EAC member, a COMESA signatory and a growing exporter of services. Every cross-border transaction has VAT, customs and employment implications that require careful documentation.
EAC Trade (East African Community)
EAC trade from Kenya explained: the customs union, common external tariff, rules of origin, certificates and the invoice and document records exporters keep.
Export & Import
Export and import in Kenya: KRA customs entries, tariff classification, import duty and VAT, clearing agents and the documents every consignment needs.
Zero-rated Exports & VAT
Zero-rated exports and VAT in Kenya: when 0 % applies, the proof of export KRA expects, claiming input VAT refunds and invoicing foreign customers correctly.
COMESA Trade
COMESA trade from Kenya explained: the free trade area, preferential tariffs, certificates of origin and how it overlaps with EAC and AfCFTA rules.
Posting Workers Abroad
Posting workers abroad from Kenya: work permits, social security in the host country, tax residence, payroll records and who pays what during an assignment.
Double Taxation Agreements
Double taxation agreements in Kenya: how DTAs cut withholding tax on cross-border income, what proof the payer and KRA expect and how to record treaty claims.
