Finance Act 2026
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A legislative act that revises the tax treatment of digital payment services in Kenya, introducing VAT on specified fees.
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Banks and fintechs face a new VAT bill as Kenya changes digital payment tax rules
TechTrendsKE - Oct 29, 2026
The Finance Act 2026 introduces a 16% VAT on fees for digital payment services in Kenya. The VAT will apply to payment processing, card settlement, and payment gateway operations starting November 1, 2026.
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