- Nairobi, Kenya · Serving Eastern Africa
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions clients ask us most.
General
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Who do you work with?
Start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational corporations and individual clients across Eastern Africa — including investors and businesses entering Kenya. Every engagement is tailored to the client’s needs.
What services do you offer?
Company incorporation and business set-up, tax advisory, tax compliance, cross-border tax, transfer pricing, tax dispute resolution, tax planning and transaction advisory, tax technology and process improvement, and tax risk management.
Can you represent us during a KRA audit?
We support clients through tax audits, review assessments, prepare technical responses and assist with engagements involving the Kenya Revenue Authority, subject to applicable professional and engagement requirements.
Can you help a foreign company set up in Kenya?
Yes. We guide foreign businesses through structure, registration, tax registrations, permits and the compliance obligations that follow.
How do we get started?
Call or WhatsApp +254 722 702 305, email info@ravachconsulting.com or send us a message. We will arrange an initial discussion, then confirm scope, timelines and next steps.
Working with us
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How do you charge for your services?
Fees depend on the scope and complexity of the engagement. After an initial discussion we confirm the scope and provide a clear fee proposal before any work begins.
Is our information kept confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is one of our core values. We handle your information with discretion and only use it for the purposes of the engagement.
Do you offer ongoing support or only one-off projects?
Both. Many clients start with a specific need — a health check, a filing or an audit — and continue with ongoing advisory and compliance support as their business evolves.
Do you work with clients outside Nairobi?
Yes. We serve clients across Kenya and Eastern Africa, meeting in person or online as suits you.
Business set-up
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Can you help a foreign company set up in Kenya?
Yes. We assist foreign businesses seeking to establish a presence in Kenya — from choosing an appropriate structure to registration support, tax registrations and the compliance obligations that follow.
Do you only handle the registration?
No. We look beyond registration to the tax implications of your structure, the permits and licences your sector needs, and the obligations that start once you begin trading.
What do I need to get started?
A short conversation about your plans: what the business will do, who will own it, how it will be financed and where it will operate. We will then outline the steps, timelines and requirements.
Compliance
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Can you take over our monthly and annual filings?
Yes. We assist with preparing tax computations and returns using the information and supporting documentation you provide, and support you with filing and related compliance requirements.
What is a tax compliance review?
A review of your tax obligations and supporting information to identify potential gaps and areas requiring attention — ideally before the revenue authority does.
How do you help with instalment tax?
We help you understand your instalment tax obligations and assess the implications of your estimated liabilities, so payments are planned and cash flow is protected.
Cross-border & transfer pricing
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What is permanent establishment risk?
The risk that activities or arrangements in another country create a taxable presence there. We review your activities and arrangements to assess whether that risk exists and how it can be managed.
Do tax treaties reduce withholding tax?
They can. The outcome depends on the payment, the countries involved, the applicable domestic legislation and the treaty terms. We advise on the tax implications of cross-border payments in your circumstances.
Who needs transfer pricing documentation?
Businesses that transact with related parties — for example group companies providing services, goods, financing or intangibles to each other. Documentation supports that the pricing reflects the arm’s-length principle.
What is benchmarking?
A study comparing your intercompany pricing or margins against comparable independent transactions or companies, to show the result falls within an arm’s-length range.
Audits & disputes
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We have received a KRA audit notice. What should we do first?
Note every deadline, confirm the scope of the review and gather the returns and records for the period. Then talk to an advisor early — a structured, consistent response usually leads to a better outcome.
Can you help us object to an assessment?
Yes. We review the assessment and the exposures identified, prepare or review the objection and supporting technical submissions, and advise on the next steps and timelines.
Do you handle customs disputes?
Yes — we support clients in customs and indirect tax disputes, including reviewing assessments, supporting documentation and engagement with the authority.
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Let’s navigate complexity together
Whether you need assistance with company incorporation, tax compliance, international tax planning or a complex tax matter, Ravach Consulting is ready to support you.
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