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BEYOND COMPLIANCE.
IMPACTFUL TAX & AUDIT ADVISORY.

We turn complexity into competitive strength – management consulting, transaction advisory, risk, and full-spectrum tax expertise.

30+ years combined
100% KRA authorised

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AUDIT ASSOCIATES

Our Services

Tax Agency • Taxation Advisory • VAT Filing • Auditing • Bookkeeping

KRA authorised tax agent

Avenue Associates Advisory Service Practice works with clients to help them manage challenges and complexity in a business environment affected by competitive disruptions, new technologies, shifting regulations, customer demands, and changing risk landscape. We bring multi-sector expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and IT.

About Us

Avenue Tax and Audit Associates is a fast-growing professional services company based in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 2024, we are committed to delivering excellence in tax, audit, and advisory services.

Who We Are

Avenue Tax and Audit Associates is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), holding the required practicing certificate of auditing in Kenya. We are authorized tax agents by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), mandated to represent taxpayers in all matters tax at all levels.

Our Mission

To provide sustainable impactful solutions that drive change and improve performance for our clients. We align strategy, operations, and organization to help businesses thrive in a complex regulatory environment.

Our Vision

To be the leading professional services firm in East Africa, recognized for our integrity, expertise, and commitment to client success. We aim to transform how businesses approach tax and compliance.

Authorization & Membership

Avenue Associates are authorized tax agents by the Kenya Revenue Authority, authorized to represent taxpayers in all matters tax at all levels including Tax Appeals Tribunal and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for tax matters. We assist organizations in minimizing tax liability through proper planning and timely compliance.

Core advisory competencies

Management Consulting

Sustainable impactful solutions that drive change and improve performance. Aligning strategy, operations, and organization.

Transaction Advisory

Mergers, acquisitions, restructuring & due diligence – we support every stage of the deal lifecycle.

Risk Consulting

Holistic risk management, internal controls, compliance and changing risk landscape advisory.

Taxation services

We work with local and multinational corporations to align tax strategy with business goals. Our tax professionals support in every service line.

Tax services

  • Corporate Tax Computation
  • Value Added Tax (VAT) Audits
  • Customs and Excise Duty
  • Tax Refunds
  • Tax Compliance Audits
  • Personal Tax
  • Business Tax Health Check
  • Exemption Certificate Application
  • Country Tax Advisory
  • Cross-Border Tax Advisory

Main taxes in Kenya

  • a) Corporation Tax — resident 30% / non-resident 37.5%
  • b) PAYE — deducted at source by employer
  • c) Withholding Tax — interest, dividends, fees, rent
  • d) VAT — introduced 1990, registered persons collect
  • e) Advance Tax — commercial vehicles (matatu)
  • f) Residential Rental Income (MRI) — 10% gross rent

Tax Procedures Act No. 29

VAT support

We help you determine VAT applicability, handle withholding VAT, submit monthly VAT/NIL returns on iTax, generate E-slips, and remit to KRA.

VAT returns online VAT withholding agent E-slip generation

Tax assessments & objections

Section 73(3) estimated assessments – we file proper documents, objection, negotiation & ADR before Tax Appeals Tribunal. KRA authorised representation.

Tax Advisory & Compliance

Tax is a compulsory contribution and a liability to an organization. In Kenya, tax is guided by the Tax Procedures Act No. 29. A taxpayer (with proper planning) can minimize on tax liability.

How We Assist Organizations

At Avenue Tax and Audit Associates we assist organizations through:

  • Advising a taxpayer on various tax obligations and available tax incentives/reliefs
  • Timely filing of taxes and advising a taxpayer on various tax deadlines
  • Updating the taxpayer on emerging tax policies and tax laws
  • Informing a taxpayer on tax allowable deductions thus lowering tax liabilities

Section 73(3) - Estimated Assessments

Section 73(3) empowers the Commissioner to raise an Assessment where a taxpayer fails to submit a return, which Assessment is loosely referred to as "Estimated Assessments".

Once an Assessment is issued, it can only be vacated or amended upon receipt of a valid objection and submission of a return.

We undertake measures to ensure all tax assessment matters are resolved conclusively and effectively.

Our Process for Tax Assessment Resolution

1
Submission of Documents

Submission of proper and required documents to support your position

2
Objection Filing

Formal objection, negotiation & correspondence leading to open dialogue

3
ADR Process

Alternative Dispute Resolution before the Tax Appeals Tribunal

4
Resolution

Conclusive and effective resolution of all tax assessment matters

Financing & Banking Support

Most organizations require capital for business growth and expansion; these funds are mostly sourced from banks. At Avenue Associates we help a firm to analyze and arrange its financial statements or records as per the standard requirements of the lender as guided by the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

To facilitate firms and organizations to secure facilities we prepare the following documents and statements:

Financial Documents

  • Audited Financial Statements
  • Projected Financial Statements
  • Management Accounts
  • Cash Flow Statements
  • Bank Reconciliation Reports

Compliance Documents

  • Tax Compliance Certificates
  • Section 73 Objection Support
  • KRA Representation Letters
  • Audit Files & Working Papers
  • Due Diligence Reports

Payroll & statutory compliance

PAYE must be remitted by 9th of following month. We handle computation, filing on iTAX, payment slips, P9A processing, and reconciliations.

  • Monthly payroll reconciliations
  • Compliance with Income Tax Act
  • P9A certificates issued on time
  • PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, KEBS, NITA filings

Outsourcing benefits

Spend less time
Avoid bookkeeping errors
No full-time hire
Total compliance

Accounting & bookkeeping

Proper accounts provide critical financial information. Our team is prompt, efficient, and keen to details – we maintain GAAPS standards.

  • Review financial reporting structure
  • Right accounting stationery & controls
  • Posting & supporting documents
  • Bank reconciliations on time
  • Quarterly management accounts
  • Tax treatment recommendations (WHT, PAYE)
  • Audit file preparation & liaise with auditors
  • Monthly returns: VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, KEBS

We prepare financial statements compliant with IAS/IFRS to help you secure bank facilities – including projected statements, Section 73 objections support.

Auditing & assurance

Independent, unbiased review of financial records. External audit validates financial information, boosts compliance, detects errors/frauds, and strengthens internal control.

  • External auditor's opinion – validity & assurance
  • Compliance with IFRS
  • Identification of errors & frauds
  • Limits legal & tax issues

Our clients include:

Hospitals Hotels & Restaurants Schools & Colleges NGOs, Trusts SACCOS Advocates Architects Developers Partnerships Foreign branches Ltd companies
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