Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

Plain-English articles on Kenyan taxes, payroll and compliance.

• 5 Nov 2026 Negotiating with overseas suppliers: prices, terms and qualityA good deal with a supplier is more than the lowest price. Here is how to prepare, what to negotiate, how to use samples and volume, and how to keep relationships healthy.
• 5 Nov 2026 How to prepare your payroll for a new financial yearA new year brings new rates, new employees' details and fresh deadlines. Here is a payroll checklist covering rates, records, budgets and reconciliation.
• 5 Nov 2026 Land-buying scams: how to spot themFake titles, double sales and pressure tactics cost buyers millions each year. Here are the common scams, the warning signs and the checks that protect your money.
• 5 Nov 2026 A simple guide to VAT for individuals who buy and sell onlineVAT affects both what you pay as a buyer and what you charge as a seller. Here is how it works for individuals who shop online and for small online sellers, in plain terms.
• 5 Nov 2026 Working capital explained, and how to manage itMany profitable businesses run out of cash because their money is tied up in stock and unpaid invoices. Here is what working capital is, how to measure it and how to free cash.
• 5 Nov 2026 Understanding your P9 form, box by boxYour P9 summarises a year of pay and tax in one page. Here is what each part means, how to check it against your payslips and how to use it to file your return.
• 4 Nov 2026 How to build a pricing strategy for servicesSelling services is harder to price than selling goods. Here is how to work out your costs, choose a pricing model and test, explain and adjust your prices.
• 4 Nov 2026 How to explain a tax change to your staff or customersWhen a tax change alters pay or prices, people want a clear, honest explanation. Here is how to prepare, what to say and how to answer difficult questions.
• 4 Nov 2026 Interns and attachment students: pay and tax basicsHosting interns and students on attachment raises questions about stipends, contracts, tax and contributions. Here is a plain guide for both employers and interns.
• 4 Nov 2026 Import permits and licences: which agency for which productDifferent products need approval from different agencies, and getting it wrong delays cargo. Here is a practical map of the types of permits and how to find out which you need.
• 4 Nov 2026 Selling a tenanted property: what to knowSelling a property with tenants in place raises questions about notice, deposits, rent, buyers and tax. Here is how to handle each step fairly and avoid disputes.
• 4 Nov 2026 How to check a business is tax-compliant before you deal with itDealing with a non-compliant supplier or customer can cost you deductions, VAT claims and reputation. Here is a practical checklist for checking a business before you trade.