Alcohol Manufacturers & Importers
Businesses manufacturing or importing alcoholic beverages must file excise returns.
Makivan Consultants
Excise returns
Ensure accurate excise duty returns filing for alcohol, tobacco, betting, motor vehicles and other excisable goods and services.
Overview
Excise duty returns filing is a monthly obligation for businesses dealing with excisable goods and services including alcohol, tobacco products, betting, gaming, motor vehicles and other specified products. Returns must be filed by the 20th of every month.
Who needs this service
Businesses manufacturing or importing alcoholic beverages must file excise returns.
Manufacturers and importers of tobacco products are subject to excise duty filing.
Betting, gaming and lottery businesses must file excise returns on their operations.
Importers of motor vehicles are required to file excise duty returns.
What's included
We calculate excise duty accurately based on product type and applicable rates.
We ensure your excise returns are filed by the 20th of every month.
We guide you on proper record keeping for excise duty compliance and audits.
We help with excise licensing requirements and compliance documentation.
We help review and correct past excise returns and negotiate penalty waivers.
We provide continuous support throughout the year for all your excise duty needs.
Common excise duty rates
Excise duty applies to beer, wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages at varying rates.
Cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products are subject to excise duty.
Betting, gaming and lottery operations are subject to excise duty on their revenue.
Importers of motor vehicles pay excise duty based on vehicle engine capacity and type.
FAQ
Excise returns must be filed by the 20th of every month following the transaction month.
Products include alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, betting and gaming, motor vehicles, and other specified goods and services.
Failure to file excise returns can result in penalties, interest charges, and potential legal consequences including business closure.
Yes, businesses dealing in excisable goods require an excise license from KRA. We can help you obtain and maintain your license.
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for excise returns filing, licensing, record keeping and compliance with KRA requirements.
Ready to file your excise returns
Contact us today for professional excise returns filing services and peace of mind knowing your excise duties are in expert hands.