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SUMMARY:Branch Tax Seminar - Western Branch
DESCRIPTION:THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA\n(Established under the Accountant Act\, Laws of Kenya) \nBranch Tax Seminar – Western Branch\nTheme: Branch Taxation: Practical Compliance\, Risk Management\, and Emerging Trends\nDate: 22nd -23rd October 2026\nTime: 09.00am -3.30pm\nVenue: Bungoma\, To be Confirmed \nOverview \nBranches are vital to many organizations in Kenya but face distinct tax issues unlike those of head offices or subsidiaries. Issues such as income attribution\, VAT apportionment\, withholding tax\, and transfer pricing demand specialized knowledge and careful application of tax laws. \nKRA has increased scrutiny of branch operations through eTIMS\, data-driven audits\, and stricter reporting. As a result\, branch compliance now requires not only meeting legal obligations but also managing risk\, interpreting complex laws\, and maintaining consistency across the organization. \nRecent Finance Act amendments\, digital service taxes\, and sustainability levies have made branch taxation more complex. Professionals must address both local rules and global developments such as OECD BEPS initiatives affecting permanent establishments and cross-border branches. \nThis seminar will equip accountants\, tax practitioners\, and finance professionals with practical tools for effective branch taxation management. Through expert sessions\, case studies\, and discussions\, participants will better understand compliance duties\, emerging issues\, and audit-readiness strategies\, with emphasis on ethics\, judgment\, and proactive risk management. \nBy focusing on branch taxation\, the seminar offers value beyond general compliance training. It helps participants reduce penalties\, build stakeholder confidence\, and align with best practices in a changing tax environment. \nThe seminar will cover the following topics: \nSession 1: Taxation of Branch Operations in Kenya \n\nLegal framework for branch taxation\n\n\nBranch versus subsidiary: tax implications\n\n\nIncome attribution and branch profit determination\n\n\nTax treatment of foreign branches and permanent establishments under treaties\n\nSession 2: Value Added Tax (VAT) Compliance for Branches \n\nVAT registration\, filing\, and record keeping\n\n\nElectronic invoicing (eTIMS) and digital VAT compliance\nApportionment of VAT at branch level\nCommon compliance pitfalls and audit exposure\n\nSession 3: Withholding Tax and Statutory Deductions \n\nScope and application of withholding tax\n\n\nPAYE\, NSSF\, NHIF\, Housing Levy\, and other statutory deductions\n\n\nCompliance challenges and case studies\n\n\nManaging penalties\, interest\, and late compliance risks\n\nSession 4: Transfer Pricing and Related Party Transactions \n\nTransfer pricing rules for branch operations\n\n\nIntra-group transactions and head office charges\n\n\nDocumentation requirements and audit readiness\n\n\nManaging disputes and transfer pricing risk exposure\n\nSession 5: Emerging Issues in Branch Taxation \n\nDigital service tax and e-commerce impacts\n\n\nSustainability-related levies and green taxation trends\n\n\nFinance Act 2026 changes affecting branches\n\n\nFuture direction of tax administration in Kenya\n\nSession 6: Tax Audits\, Dispute Resolution\, and Risk Management \n\nPreparing for KRA tax audits and investigations\nManaging objections\, appeals\, and ADR processes\n\n\nEthical considerations and professional judgment in tax practice\nProactive tax risk management strategies\n\nTarget Audience: \nThis workshop will be useful to all professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the profession. \nContinuous Professional Development Units (CPD UNITS):\nMembers of ICPAK and those from reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 14 Structured CPD Units upon successfully completion of the workshop. \nFinancial Commitment:\nThe workshop charges are Kshs. 10\,000. Charges will cater for the workshop fees\, learning materials\, and e-certificates of attendance. \nOnline Booking:\nRegistration: Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the workshop is mandatory Online Booking We call on workshop participants to note that booking is available only online at www.icpak.com and will close one day before the training session. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the training is mandatory. \nNational Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement:\nThe Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke) \nFurther requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on\, +254 0729170478\,  or via email to Linet Andeyo  at linet.andeyo@icpak.com with a copy to marketing@icpak.com. \nWe encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
URL:https://www.icpak.com/event/branch-tax-seminar-western-branch/
LOCATION:Hunters Paradise Cottages\, Bungoma
CATEGORIES:Branch Seminars
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