Bidco Africa Limited v Commissioner of Customs and Border Control (Tax Appeal E179 of 2025) [2026] KETAT 17 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 17
- Citation
- [2026] KETAT 17 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2026
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a demand for short levied taxesCoramCA MUGA, T VIKIRU, B GITARI, DK RONO, B MIJUNGU
Holding
The Tribunal found that the Respondent failed to justify its actions in demanding short levied taxes due to unsubstantiated variances.
Facts
Bidco Africa Limited was audited by the Commissioner of Customs and Border Control, and a demand for Kshs. 337,729,265 was issued for customs undervaluation, ineligibility for duty remission, VAT on exports without certificates, and undeclared stocks. The Appellant appealed, alleging unfair and unreasonable actions by the Respondent.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent was justified in demanding short levied taxes from the Appellant
Reasoning
The Tribunal noted that the Appellant provided evidence of how it arrived at its customs value, while the Respondent failed to provide supporting documents for its valuation method.
Outcome
Affirmed the demand for short levied taxes
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- EACCMA
- Kenya Revenue Authority Act
Cases cited (1)
- Kenya Revenue Authority v Man Diesel & Turbo Se. Kenya{20211 KEHC 13347(KLR)
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