Alcohol Manufacturers & Importers
Businesses manufacturing or importing alcoholic beverages must file excise returns.
Excise returns
Professional excise returns filing for your business.
Ensure accurate excise duty returns filing for alcohol, tobacco, betting, motor vehicles and other excisable goods and services.
Overview
What is Excise Returns Filing?
Excise duty returns filing is a monthly obligation for businesses dealing with excisable goods and services including alcohol, tobacco products, betting, gaming, motor vehicles and other specified products. Returns must be filed by the 20th of every month.
Who needs this service
Is Excise Returns Filing right for you?
Tobacco Product Manufacturers
Manufacturers and importers of tobacco products are subject to excise duty filing.
Betting & Gaming Businesses
Betting, gaming and lottery businesses must file excise returns on their operations.
Motor Vehicle Importers
Importers of motor vehicles are required to file excise duty returns.
What's included
Everything you need for excise duty compliance.
Accurate Excise Calculations
We calculate excise duty accurately based on product type and applicable rates.
Timely Monthly Filing
We ensure your excise returns are filed by the 20th of every month.
Record Keeping Support
We guide you on proper record keeping for excise duty compliance and audits.
Licensing Support
We help with excise licensing requirements and compliance documentation.
Past Returns Correction
We help review and correct past excise returns and negotiate penalty waivers.
Ongoing Support
We provide continuous support throughout the year for all your excise duty needs.
Common excise duty rates
Understanding excise duty rates in Kenya.
Alcoholic Beverages
Excise duty applies to beer, wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages at varying rates.
Tobacco Products
Cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products are subject to excise duty.
Betting & Gaming
Betting, gaming and lottery operations are subject to excise duty on their revenue.
Motor Vehicles
Importers of motor vehicles pay excise duty based on vehicle engine capacity and type.
FAQ
Common questions about excise returns.
When is the excise returns deadline?
Excise returns must be filed by the 20th of every month following the transaction month.
What products are subject to excise duty?
Products include alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, betting and gaming, motor vehicles, and other specified goods and services.
What happens if I don't file excise returns?
Failure to file excise returns can result in penalties, interest charges, and potential legal consequences including business closure.
Do I need an excise license?
Yes, businesses dealing in excisable goods require an excise license from KRA. We can help you obtain and maintain your license.
Can you help with excise compliance?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for excise returns filing, licensing, record keeping and compliance with KRA requirements.
Ready to file your excise returns
Let us handle your excise duty compliance.
Contact us today for professional excise returns filing services and peace of mind knowing your excise duties are in expert hands.