- Kenyan manufacturers propose ring-fencing VAT refunds to improve efficiency and cash flow
- KAM suggests creating a fund under the Public Finance Management Act for direct payment of VAT refunds to companies
- Current VAT refund process involves delays and impacts manufacturers relying on imported raw materials
- KAM also proposes lower VAT rate for manufactured goods, VAT exemption for plant and machinery, and removal of taxes on industrial inputs
- Suggestions to enhance competitiveness include offsetting mechanism for duties and levies on industrial inputs and specific dates for tax remittance
Source: pd.co.ke
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