Kenya: Fringe Benefit Tax, Deemed Interest Rate and Low Interest Benefit

Kenya: Fringe Benefit Tax, Deemed Interest Rate and Low Interest Benefit

As per the Public Notice 12/01/2022 posted by the Kenya Revenue Authority, the rates remain at 7%.

Fringe benefit tax rate:
For the purposes of Section 12B of the ITA, the market interest rate is 7%.  This rate shall be applicable for the months of January, February and March 2022.

Deemed interest rate:
For purposes of section 16(2)(ja) of the ITA, the prescribed rate of interest is 7%. This rate shall be applicable for the months of January, February and March 2022.

Low interest benefit rate:
For purposes of section 5(2A), the prescribed rate of interest is 7%. This rate shall be applicable for the months of January, February, March, April, May and June 2022.