{"id":6729,"date":"2024-02-20T11:31:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T11:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsly.co.ke\/?p=6729"},"modified":"2024-03-26T08:57:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T08:57:14","slug":"requirements-to-get-tax-exemptions-for-cars-bought-abroad-by-returning-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsly.co.ke\/requirements-to-get-tax-exemptions-for-cars-bought-abroad-by-returning-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"Requirements to Get Tax Exemptions For Cars Bought Abroad by Returning Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsly.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6730 img-responsive\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newsly.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.newsly.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-2-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Annually, Kenyan citizens returning from extended stays abroad, with some opting for permanent relocation, often bring back valuable possessions, including vehicles. To facilitate this process, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) provides tax exemptions, subject to specific conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tax Exemption Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First lets understand;  who is a returning resident ? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KRA identifies a returning resident as a Kenyan citizen relocating from a foreign residence to any chosen location within the country.<br><strong>Exempted Taxes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning residents are exempt from Import Duty, Excise Duty, VAT, and Import Declaration Form (IDF) for their imported vehicles<br><strong>Vehicle Type and Quantity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals in this category can enjoy a motor vehicle exemption, limited to one vehicle (excluding buses and minibuses).<br>The imported goods must arrive in Kenya within 90 days of the passenger&#8217;s arrival, extendable up to 360 days with Commissioner approval.<br><strong>Requirements for Tax Exemption<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the requirements for tax exemption; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Ownership and Usag<\/strong>e<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must demonstrate proof of vehicle ownership and its use 12 months prior to their return<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2<\/strong>. <strong>Age of Vehicle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle must not exceed eight years from the date of manufacture.<br><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>Travel Evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submission of a passport or relevant travel documentation as proof of travel.<br><strong>4<\/strong>. <strong>Exemption History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must not have enjoyed a similar exemption within the last four years.<br><strong>5<\/strong>.<strong>Timely Import<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle must be shipped into the country within 90 days or an extended period (up to 360 days) with the Commissioner&#8217;s approval.<br><strong>6<\/strong>. <strong>Permanent Residence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exemption is granted only if the applicant is changing residence permanently.<br><strong>Exemption Frequency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals are eligible for an exemption on another motor vehicle once every four years, provided all duties on the earlier exempted vehicle have been paid.<br>7) <strong>Special Consideration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-Kenyan citizen spouses may receive tax exemption on a first-arrival basis if they are arriving for an assignment lasting a minimum of two years.<br>Returning Kenyan residents seeking tax exemptions for their vehicles must adhere to these guidelines set by the KRA, ensuring compliance with ownership, usage, and import timelines, among other specified conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annually, Kenyan citizens returning from extended stays abroad, with some opting for permanent relocation, often bring back valuable possessions, including vehicles. To facilitate this process, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) provides tax exemptions, subject to specific conditions. Tax Exemption Criteria First lets understand; who is a returning resident ? KRA identifies a returning resident as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Requirements to Get Tax Exemptions For Cars Bought Abroad by Returning Residents | Newsly KE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Requirements to Get Tax Exemptions For Cars Bought Abroad by Returning Residents. 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