Minimise Your Tax Burden. Stay Fully Compliant.
Minimise Your Tax Burden. Stay Fully Compliant.
Strategic tax planning, KRA compliance, and expert advisory — so you never pay more tax than you should, and never fall foul of the law.
Let Us Handle Your Tax — You Focus on Your Business
Our main focus is on minimising the tax burden on businesses and managing any tax risks effectively. We take a proactive approach — identifying opportunities and risks before they become problems.
The growing complexity of Kenya's tax regime and the constant changes to tax laws make it almost impossible for any individual or business to keep pace. Our team of certified tax experts stays ahead of every change — so you don't have to.
Schedule a Tax Review
We cover every aspect of your tax obligations — from day-to-day compliance to long-term strategic planning and dispute resolution with KRA.
Tax Compliance & Returns
- Corporate income tax preparation and filing
- VAT registration, returns, and compliance
- PAYE computation, filing, and reconciliation
- Withholding tax management and certificates
- Turnover tax and presumptive tax for SMEs
- Transfer pricing documentation and compliance
- Annual tax returns for individuals and companies
Tax Planning & Advisory
- Strategic tax planning to minimise your legal tax burden
- Tax-efficient business structuring and restructuring advice
- Advisory on tax implications of key business decisions
- Capital gains tax planning for property and investments
- Tax due diligence for acquisitions and mergers
- Monitoring and interpretation of changes in tax law
Tax Dispute & Representation
- Representation during KRA tax audits and investigations
- Preparation and filing of tax objections and appeals
- Negotiation of tax assessments and penalties with KRA
- Tax amnesty applications and compliance certificates
- Voluntary disclosure support to regularise past non-compliance
- Tax tribunal representation and advisory
The Finance Act is updated every year, bringing new obligations, rates, and deadlines. Missing a change can result in penalties, interest, and KRA assessments that cost far more than professional advice.
KRA penalties for late filing, underpayment, and non-disclosure can be severe. Our team ensures your returns are filed accurately and on time — protecting your business from unnecessary exposure.
Without proactive planning, many businesses miss legitimate deductions and exemptions. Our advisors review your position thoroughly to ensure you only pay what the law requires — not a shilling more.
Businesses & Individuals That Trust Us With Their Tax
Our tax advisory services cover every type of taxpayer in Kenya — from sole traders to listed companies.
How We Manage Your Tax from Start to Finish
Tax Health Check
We begin with a comprehensive review of your current tax position — identifying any compliance gaps, overpayments, or missed opportunities before moving forward.
Strategy & Planning
We develop a tailored tax strategy aligned to your business goals — identifying legal ways to reduce your tax burden and manage risk going forward.
Filing & Compliance
We handle all your returns — corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, and more — ensuring every filing is accurate, complete, and submitted on time to KRA.
Ongoing Advisory & Monitoring
Tax doesn't stop at filing. We monitor changes in the law, advise on key decisions, and keep your tax position optimised throughout the year.
Why Businesses Trust Lean Auditors With Their Tax
We stay ahead of every tax law change
Our team monitors KRA announcements, Finance Acts, and tribunal rulings continuously — so you are always compliant with the latest requirements.
We are authorised to represent you before KRA
As registered KRA tax agents, we can negotiate, object, and represent your interests directly with the Authority — protecting you at every stage.
Only legal, compliant strategies — always
We never recommend grey-area approaches. Every strategy we develop is fully compliant with Kenyan tax law and stands up to KRA scrutiny.
Proactive, not reactive
We don't wait for problems to arise. We review your position throughout the year and flag opportunities and risks before they become costly issues.
Lean Auditors identified tax savings we had been missing for years. Their team handled our KRA audit from start to finish — we didn't have to deal with KRA directly at all. The outcome was far better than we expected.— Finance Director, Import & Distribution Company, Nairobi
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Talk to our tax team today — we will review your current position and identify exactly where we can help. We reply within 24 hours.