H. Young & Company (East Africa) Limited v Commissioner of Customs & Border Control (Tax Appeal 231 of 2020) [2021] KETAT 58 (KLR) (16 July 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 58
- Citation
- [2021] KETAT 58 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 July 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a tax penalty decision
Holding
The Tribunal finds that Section 38 of EACCMA does not create an offence and the Appellant was not liable for the fine.
Facts
The Appellant won a tender for a power plant project in Kenya, which was exempt from taxes under East African Community Customs Management Act and Exercise Duty Act. The Respondent issued a demand for a fine for late perfection of entries under EACCMA.
Issues
- Whether Section 38 of EACCMA creates an offence to which the penalties under Section 209 of EACCMA apply
Reasoning
The Tribunal determined that since the goods were exempt from taxes, they were not liable to duty ad valorem and thus not granted provisional entry under Section 38. The Appellant was not penalized for the delay in obtaining the exemption letter.
Outcome
Affirmed the Respondent's decision
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- East African Customs Management Act 2004
- Exercise Duty Act 2013
- Value Added Tax Act
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