All practice areas
Taxation
Tax rules change often and mistakes are expensive. We advise individuals and businesses on tax planning, and we negotiate and contest disputes with revenue authorities across the East African Community and COMESA.
How we can help
What we do in taxation
Tax advice and planningTax compliance reviewsObjections to assessmentsNegotiating with revenue authoritiesAppeals to the Tax Appeals Tribunal and the courtsCustoms and cross-border tax issues (EAC and COMESA)Tax aspects of transactions and restructuring
Common situations
You might be here because…
You received a tax assessmentThe figure looks wrong or the basis is unclear.
Your goods are held at customsClassification, valuation or duty is disputed.
You are planning a transactionYou want to understand the tax before you commit.
An audit has startedYou want advice before you respond.
How we handle it
Four clear steps
- 01We review the assessment or the transaction and your records
- 02We explain your position and the deadlines that apply
- 03Objection, negotiation or a tax-efficient structure — in writing
- 04Appeal where needed, with every step tracked in your portal
Questions about taxation
How long do I have to object to an assessment?
Not long — objection periods are short and strictly applied. Bring the assessment as soon as you receive it so the deadline is not missed.
Do I have to pay while I dispute?
It depends on the tax and the stage of the dispute. We will explain what applies to you and whether any part should be paid in the meantime.