Tax Advisory
Strategic Tax Advisory That Protects Your Business and Supports Sustainable Growth
Tax has become one of the most significant business risks facing organisations operating in Kenya. Evolving legislation, increased regulatory scrutiny and more sophisticated enforcement by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) mean that businesses need more than annual tax compliance—they need a proactive tax strategy.
At Baker Tilly Kenya, we help organisations manage tax risk, remain compliant and make informed business decisions through practical, commercially focused tax advisory services.
Whether you are an SME navigating your first tax challenges, a growing regional business, or a multinational managing complex cross-border transactions, our specialists provide tailored solutions that strengthen compliance, improve tax efficiency and support long-term business success.
Why Baker Tilly Kenya
Tax should support business growth—not become a barrier to it.
Our tax professionals combine deep knowledge of Kenyan tax legislation with international experience to help organisations confidently navigate increasingly complex tax environments. Businesses choose Baker Tilly Kenya because we provide:
- Strategic tax advice aligned with your commercial objectives
- Practical solutions backed by strong technical expertise
- Local knowledge supported by the Baker Tilly International network
- End-to-end support across compliance, planning and disputes
- Cross-border tax expertise for regional and multinational businesses
- Proactive advice that identifies risks before they become costly issues
Our objective is simple: help you minimise tax risk while ensuring your business remains compliant, efficient and prepared for future growth.
Our Tax Advisory Services
Corporate Tax Planning & Compliance
Tax compliance is no longer simply about submitting returns. Effective tax planning helps businesses manage obligations efficiently while supporting commercial objectives and maintaining regulatory confidence.
How we help
- Corporate income tax planning
- Corporate tax compliance
- Tax health checks
- Tax computations
- Tax return preparation and filing
- Withholding tax planning
- Tax registrations and deregistrations
- Tax compliance reviews
Business benefits
- Reduced compliance risk
- Improved tax governance
- Greater certainty over tax obligations
- Better alignment between business strategy and tax planning
VAT & Indirect Tax Advisory
Indirect taxes continue to evolve, creating additional compliance challenges for businesses operating across different industries and jurisdictions.
We help organizations understand complex VAT legislation, strengthen compliance processes and manage indirect tax obligations effectively.
Our services include
- VAT advisory
- VAT compliance reviews
- VAT planning
- VAT refund support
- VAT assessments
- Excise duty advisory
- Customs and indirect tax support
- Supply chain tax advice
We help businesses minimize indirect tax exposure while improving operational efficiency.
Transfer Pricing & International Tax
Cross-border transactions require careful planning, robust documentation and consistent compliance with local and international tax requirements.
Our specialists assist multinational organizations and regional businesses in managing transfer pricing obligations while reducing exposure to regulatory scrutiny.
We support organizations with
- Transfer pricing documentation
- Transfer pricing policy development
- Benchmarking studies
- Cross-border tax planning
- Double taxation treaty interpretation
- International tax advisory
- Regional tax compliance
- Global reporting support
Tax Risk Management & Health Checks
Many organizations only identify tax issues during audits or regulatory reviews—often when the financial consequences are greatest.
Our tax health checks provide an independent assessment of your tax position, helping identify potential exposures before they develop into costly disputes.
Our reviews cover
- Corporate tax
- VAT
- PAYE
- Withholding tax
- Transfer pricing
- Payroll tax
- Compliance processes
- Internal tax controls
The outcome is a practical roadmap that strengthens compliance and reduces future tax risk.
Tax Disputes & KRA Engagement
Receiving a tax assessment or audit notice can disrupt operations and consume valuable management time.
Our experienced professionals represent organizations throughout the audit, objection and dispute resolution process while helping protect commercial interests.
Our services include
- KRA audit support
- Tax investigations
- Objections and appeals
- Regulatory engagement
- Tax negotiations
- Documentation preparation
- Settlement support
- Audit readiness reviews
Our goal is to resolve tax matters efficiently while maintaining constructive engagement with revenue authorities.
Employment Taxes & Executive Tax Services
Employment tax obligations continue to evolve as legislation changes and workforce structures become more complex.
We assist employers in managing payroll-related tax obligations while supporting executives and expatriate employees with specialist tax advice.
Services include
- PAYE compliance
- Employee tax advisory
- Expatriate taxation
- Executive tax planning
- Payroll tax reviews
- Employee benefit taxation
Get in touch with our experts
Stay Compliant. Reduce Risk. Plan with Confidence
Tax decisions have lasting financial and operational consequences. Whether you need support with compliance, strategic planning, transfer pricing or regulatory engagement, Baker Tilly Kenya provides practical tax solutions that help your organization operate confidently in an increasingly complex tax environment.