Kenya-South Africa deal shields McKinsey from Sh180m tax demand

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KRA had demanded Sh179,956,998 in withholding tax arising from payments made in 2016 and 2017 for professional and management services rendered by McKinsey South Africa.

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The High Court in Nairobi has stopped the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in its efforts to widen taxation of cross-border consultancy and management fees paid by multinational firms operating in Kenya. 

The setback follows a court decision blocking the collection of Sh179.9 million in withholding tax from global advisory firm McKinsey over payments made to its South African affiliate. 

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