Training Course On Tax Compliance For Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises (MSMES)

Course Overview

This course equips MSMEs owners, finance officers, accountants, and managers with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to achieve and sustain tax compliance. It focuses on the practical application of Kenyan tax laws including e-TIMS, VAT, PAYE, Withholding Taxes, Income Tax, Turnover Tax, Rental Income Tax, and Digital Service Tax (where applicable).

Participants will gain hands-on experience in registration, record-keeping, computation, filing, payments, reconciliations, and audit preparedness. The training also covers strategies for minimizing tax risk, avoiding penalties, and integrating tax compliance into overall business governance and financial management for MSMEs.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand MSME’s tax obligations under Kenyan tax laws.
  2. Interpret KRA regulations and statutory requirements affecting MSMEs.
  3. Register and maintain compliance in iTax and e-TIMS systems.
  4. Implement effective record-keeping systems for tax purposes.
  5. Accurately compute, file, and pay applicable MSME taxes.
  6. Identify common tax risks and prevent non-compliance.
  7. Prepare for tax audits and statutory inspections.
  8. Integrate tax compliance into MSME governance, controls, and strategy.
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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Tax Compliance for SMEs in Kenya

  • Overview of Kenya’s tax system and the role of Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Categories of MSME taxpayers in Kenya
  • Types of taxes applicable to SMEs: Income Tax (corporate & individual), Turnover Tax (TOT), Presumptive Tax, VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Monthly Rental Income (MRI) tax, Digital Service Tax (where applicable)
  • Importance of tax compliance for business sustainability
  • Tax incentives and reliefs available for MSMEs
  • Practical: Mapping your business tax obligations

Module 2: Tax Registration, e-TIMS & Record-Keeping

  • Registration on iTax (KRA) and tax obligations activation
  • Understanding and implementing e-TIMS
  • Issuing compliant tax invoices using e-TIMS
  • Record-keeping requirements: Sales records, Purchase records, Payroll records, Expense documentation
  • Internal controls over tax records
  • Practical: Setting up a simple MSME tax record-keeping system

Module 3: Computation and Filing of MSME Taxes

  • Computing taxable income for MSMEs
  • Allowable and disallowable expenses
  • Capital allowances for MSMEs
  • VAT computation and filing (monthly)
  • PAYE and statutory payroll deductions
  • Withholding tax calculations and remittance
  • Turnover Tax vs Income Tax – choosing the right regime
  • Reconciling accounts with iTax
  • Practical: Computing taxes using sample SME financial data

Module 4: Compliance Management & Risk Mitigation

  • Common tax compliance challenges faced by MSMEs
  • Penalties, interest and enforcement actions by KRA
  • Managing arrears, objections and disputes
  • Use of internal controls to prevent tax exposure
  • Linking compliance with internal audit and governance
  • Monthly & annual compliance calendars
  • Practical: Conducting a tax compliance risk assessment for your business

Module 5: Tax Audits, Investigations & Continuous Improvement

  • Understanding the KRA tax audit and investigation process
  • Preparing documentation and audit trails
  • Responding to assessment notices and queries
  • Voluntary disclosure and tax amnesty considerations
  • Developing a sustainable tax compliance strategy
  • Training staff and management on tax awareness
  • Final Project: Develop a Tax Compliance Strategy & Calendar for your SME

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for SME Owners & Entrepreneurs, Finance Managers & Accountants, Bookkeepers & Tax Officers, Internal & External Auditors, Business Consultants & Advisors, Startup Founders & Managers

Duration & Delivery

Duration

5 Days

Delivery Mode

Online or In-Person Training Available

Certification

Professional Certificate Included

Language

English

 

 

GENERAL NOTES

 i.   The client has many options on where they would wish to have the training

Onsite training (In Kenya)

Onsite training (Outside Kenya)

Online Training

a.   Mombasa

a. Southern Sudan – Juba

a. Zoom

b.  Nairobi

b. Tanzania – Dar es Salaam

b. Webex

c.  Naivasha

c. Rwanda – Kigali

c. Google meets

d.  Machakos

d. Nigeria – Lagos

d. Google teams

e.  Thika

e. Lilongwe  – Malawi

..

f.   Nakuru

f. South Africa – Johannesburg

..

g. Embu

g. Ghana – Accra

 

h.  At work place

h.  At work place

..

ii. The client shall communicate the preferred training venue at least seven (7) days before the training date. Otherwise the training shall take place in Nairobi.

 iii. This training is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. It is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

 iii. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

 iv. Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Arichum Consulting certificate.

 v.   The onsite training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, tea at 10am, lunch, tea at 4pm, training venue and a certificate on completion. Accommodation and travel may be arranged for our participants upon request.

 vi.   The online training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, and a certificate on completion.

 

Training Charges per Person

All non-Kenya Delegates shall Pay in USD ($)

Number of Participants

On Site 5 days per person

Online 5 days per person

On Site 10 days per person

Online 10 days per person

 

USD ($)

Ksh.

USD ($)

Ksh.

USD ($)

Ksh.

USD ($)

Ksh.

1

862

80,000

517

48,000

1,724

160,000

1,034

96,000

2    to    10

776

72,000

465

43,200

1,552

144,000

931

86,400

11    to    20

698

64,800

419

38,880

1,396

129,600

838

77,760

21    to    30

628

58,320

377

34,992

1,257

116,640

754

69,984

31    to    40

566

52,488

339

31,493

1,131

104,976

679

62,986

41    to    50

509

47,239

305

28,344

1,018

94,478

611

56,687

above 50

458

42,515

275

25,509

916

85,031

255

51,018