Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

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

• 20 Oct 2026 How to vet an overseas supplier before you payMost import losses start with a payment to a supplier who never delivered or delivered the wrong goods. Here is a practical way to check a supplier and protect your money.
• 20 Oct 2026 Ending a tenancy: notice, handover and deposit refundA tenancy that ends well protects both sides. Here is how notice works, how to run the final inspection and how to settle the deposit fairly and on time.
• 20 Oct 2026 How to read a Finance Bill and what to look forEvery year a Finance Bill proposes changes to taxes. Here is how to read one without a law degree, which sections matter to you and how to follow it to the final Act.
• 20 Oct 2026 Importing for your own use versus for resale: what changesBringing in goods for yourself is treated differently from importing to sell. Here is how duty, VAT, permits, records and personal allowances differ in each case.
• 20 Oct 2026 Tax mistakes Kenyans make and how to avoid themMost tax problems come from a small number of repeated mistakes: late filing, wrong figures, missing records and ignored letters. Here is how to avoid each one.
• 20 Oct 2026 How tax changes affect your contracts and pricesWhen a tax rate changes, contracts signed earlier can become unfair or unprofitable overnight. Here is how to write and review agreements so tax changes are handled clearly.
• 20 Oct 2026 How to analyse a rental property investment before you buyA property can look like a bargain and still lose money. Here is how to work out the rent, costs, tax, yield and cash flow before you commit, using a simple method.
• 20 Oct 2026 Effective dates and transition rules when a tax law changesA tax change rarely starts the day it is announced. Here is how effective dates, tax years and transition rules work, and how to know which rule applies to your transaction.
• 20 Oct 2026 How to bid for tenders: a practical guide for small businessesTenders can bring large, steady contracts, but the process rewards preparation. Here is how to find tenders, check the requirements, price a bid and submit on time.
• 20 Oct 2026 How to collect late payments from customers without losing themLate payment starves a business of cash. Here is a practical process for setting terms, reminding customers, following up firmly and deciding when to stop supplying.
• 20 Oct 2026 How to organise your tax documents through the yearTax time is easy when your papers are in order all year. Here is a simple system for filing receipts, payslips, statements and certificates so nothing goes missing.
• 20 Oct 2026 What to review in your finances when tax rules changeWhen a tax rule changes, the effects spread through payroll, pricing, contracts and cash flow. Here is a checklist for reviewing each part of your finances after a change.