Tax law advisory and secretarial services
Kiriinya & Achieng' advocates (KAA)
Tax law advisory and secretarial services
Our team is also adept at handling matters in tax law, ensuring our clients remain compliant with evolving regulations while optimizing their tax positions for both transactions and ongoing operations. We routinely advise on tax implications of property transactions, corporate structuring, and cross-border investments, providing tailored strategies that minimize risk and maximize value.
We have partnered with Finverse Africa Limited, one of the fast-growing audit firms in East African to offer an ad-hoc balance between legal advisory and auditing/ accounts forensics services.
Overview
Breakdown of Tax Law Advisory and Secretarial Services, especially in a Kenyan business and legal context.
1. Tax Law Advisory
Tax law advisory involves guiding individuals or businesses on tax compliance, planning, and dispute resolution.
It ensures you meet your tax obligations while legally minimizing liabilities.
Key areas:
- Tax Compliance – Filing returns (income tax, VAT, PAYE, excise duty) on time and correctly.
- Tax Planning – Structuring transactions to optimize tax efficiency within the law.
- Advisory on Tax Legislation – Interpreting the Income Tax Act, VAT Act, Excise Duty Act, and other tax statutes.
- Tax Dispute Resolution – Handling audits, responding to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) assessments, and appealing to the Tax Appeals Tribunal.
- International Taxation – Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs), transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions.
- Corporate Restructuring & Tax Impact – Advising on mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
Kenyan Legal Framework:
- Income Tax Act (Cap 470)
- VAT Act, 2013
- Excise Duty Act, 2015
- Tax Procedures Act, 2015
- East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA)
2. Secretarial Services
In a corporate context, secretarial services ensure a company meets its legal and statutory obligations, mainly under company law.
Key areas:
- Company Formation & Registration – Incorporation with the Registrar of Companies.
- Statutory Compliance – Filing annual returns, updating company records, and maintaining statutory registers (members, directors, charges).
- Board Support – Organizing board meetings, taking minutes, and issuing resolutions.
- Shareholder Relations – Maintaining shareholder registers, issuing share certificates, and handling transfers.
- Corporate Governance – Advising directors on their duties and compliance requirements.
- Regulatory Liaison – Communicating with the Registrar of Companies, KRA, and other regulators.
- Winding Up/Dissolution – Managing company closure procedures.
Kenyan Legal Framework:
- Companies Act, 2015
- Capital Markets Act (for listed companies)
- Business Registration Service (BRS) guidelines
How They Connect
- Tax advisory ensures a company’s financial activities are tax compliant and optimized.
- Secretarial services ensure the company meets corporate law obligations.
- Together, they reduce legal risk, ensure regulatory compliance , andbuild investor confidence .
Client-Focused Legal Solutions
Our services
Kiriinya & Achieng’ Advocates is a commercial and real estate law firm in Kenya with a notable and increasing presence in the East African region. We provide services to local and international clients including start-ups and established companies, for profit and not-for-profit entities and government institutions. Our predominant goal is to provide our clients with state-of-the-art legal services and support in the shortest turnaround time while demystifying the rigorous legal processes.