Buidisa East Africa Limited v Kenya Revenue Authority (Tribunal Appeal E722 of 2025) [2026] KETAT 49 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 49
- Citation
- [2026] KETAT 49 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 March 2026
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from Objection DecisionCoramDR. RODNEY ODHIAMBO OLUOCH, CAROLINE WESONGA, DR. ERICK KOMOLO
Holding
The Appellant's appeal is dismissed, and the Respondent's Objection Decision is upheld.
Facts
The Appellant, Buidisa East Africa Limited, was assessed Kshs. 1,084,116 in VAT for the 2024 financial year. The Respondent, Kenya Revenue Authority, confirmed the assessments after the Appellant filed an objection. The Appellant alleged that the assessments were incorrect due to a suspension of VAT obligation status without prior notice.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant's objection to the additional assessments was valid
- Whether the Appellant discharged its burden of proof to show the assessments were incorrect
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the Appellant failed to provide necessary documents to support its objection, thus failing to discharge its burden of proof. The Appellant's contentions were mere averments without supporting evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Objection Decision upheld
- Appellant's costs borne by themselves
- Respondent's costs borne by themselves
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Tax Procedures Act (Cap 469B)
- Tax Appeals Tribunal Act (Cap 469A)
Cases cited (2)
- Alfred Kioko Muteti v. Timothy Miheso & Another (2015) eKLR
- Abyssinia Iron and Steel Ltd -vs- Commissioner of Customs and Border Control (TAT No. 435 of 2022)
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