Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has released a comprehensive list of digital services that will attract the 1.5 percent digital service tax that was introduced Digital Service Tax (DST) came into effect on January 1. The digital tax, will affect subscription based media including online news and magazines subscriptions as well as online ticketing services. From streaming services to Mobile apps, ebooks and films are some of the services that will attract the tax among other available digital content. Others will include, provision of search engine services, chatbots, remote support, instant feedback services and customised search engine services. “The uptake of Digital Service Tax (DST) has been incredibly positive by both resident and non-resident persons operating in the digital market,” said KRA.

Source: Daily Nation January 14, 2021 13:07 UTC