Ola Energy Kenya Limited v Commissioner for Investigations & Enforcement (Appeal 566 of 2019) [2021] KETAT 95 (KLR) (16 April 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 95
- Citation
- [2021] KETAT 95 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 April 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a tax demandCoramMativo
Holding
The Tribunal found that the consignment did not exit the country as scheduled and that the Appellant is liable to pay the demanded tax.
Facts
The Respondent conducted investigations on transit consignments and issued a tax demand to the Appellant. The Appellant produced documents to prove the consignment exited the country, but the Respondent disputed the evidence.
Issues
- Whether the consignment in question was indeed exported in accordance with the provisions of EACCMA.
- Whether the Appellant is liable to pay the demanded tax in the circumstances.
Reasoning
The Tribunal determined that the consignment did not exit the country, and the Appellant's argument that it was not the owner of the goods was not accepted.
Outcome
The Appellant is ordered to pay the demanded tax.
Orders
- The Appellant is ordered to pay the demanded tax of Kshs. 7,992,415.00
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 (EACCMA)
- Companies Act
- Kenya Revenue Authority Act
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