Kenya vs Somalia
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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π°πͺ Kenya β County & Local Authority Taxes
Kenya's 47 counties levy business permits (single business permit), property rates, and various local service charges. County governments have own-source revenue from markets, parking, land rates, and entertainment taxes. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) administers national taxes. A housing levy of 1.5% of gross salary (employer+employee) was introduced in 2023. The digital service tax (DST) at 1.5% on digital marketplace revenues was replaced by a significant economic presence tax framework.
πΈπ΄ Somalia β Somalia Tax System
Somalia's formal tax system is extremely limited. The Federal Government has been rebuilding fiscal capacity since 2012 after decades of civil war. Tax revenue is less than 2% of GDP. Customs duties at ports (especially Mogadishu) are the main revenue source. Al-Shabaab controls much of the south and runs a parallel extortion-based taxation system. Income tax legislation exists on paper but enforcement is minimal.
Kenya vs Somalia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π°πͺ Kenya has a higher top income tax rate (10β35% vs 0β30%). πΈπ΄ Somalia is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Kenya has a higher consumption tax (16% vs 10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (30% vs 30%).
π Capital Gains: πΈπ΄ Somalia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 15%), benefiting investors.