How SMEs Can Do Tax Planning Right Now and Why Waiting Will Cost More Than You Think

by Auditor | Jan 7, 2026 | Aura & Company Audit Firm

For many SMEs, tax is treated as a once-a-year obligation something to “sort out” when filing returns or when KRA comes knocking. That mindset is expensive. Tax planning is not about evading tax. It is about paying the right amount of tax, at the right time, using the...

Full Automation of SACCOs in Kenya: What It Means and Why It Matters

by aura.cpa | Dec 19, 2025 | Aura & Company Audit Firm

Full Automation of SACCOs in KenyaTransforming Savings and Credit Cooperatives for the Digital Age Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have long been a critical pillar of financial inclusion in Kenya, helping members save, borrow, and build financial...

When a Private Ruling Becomes Binding — What Taxpayers Should Know

by Auditor | Dec 15, 2025 | Aura & Company Audit Firm

Under the Tax Procedures Act, 2015 (TPA), a taxpayer may apply to KRA for a private ruling. A private ruling is a written determination that explains how tax law applies to a specific transaction or set of facts. To obtain a valid ruling, the taxpayer must submit a...

Year-End Tax Planning: Strategies for Businesses to Close 2025 Strong

by Auditor | Dec 15, 2025 | Aura & Company Audit Firm

As the year draws to a close, businesses across Kenya and beyond face a critical but often overlooked task: year-end tax planning. Proper tax planning goes beyond compliance; rather, it is a strategic process that helps businesses optimize tax liabilities, maximize...

High Court Clarification on VAT Credit Priority: What SMEs Need to Know

by Auditor | Nov 25, 2025 | Aura & Company Audit Firm

VAT: Tax Tuesday — for SMEs, MSMEs & finance teams 1️. Why this ruling matters now Last year’s High Court decision clarified a longstanding headache for VAT-registered businesses: what order VAT credits should be applied when a taxpayer has excess input VAT and...

Why Microfinance Institutions in Kenya Are Struggling—and How Audit Services Can Help

by Auditor | Nov 3, 2025 | Aura & Company Audit Firm

Microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Kenya are a cornerstone of financial inclusion, providing critical credit access to small businesses, women entrepreneurs, and low-income households that often lack access to traditional banking. However, many microfinance...