Kenya - Obtain a License to Manufacture Excisable Goods

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Procedure

Apply In Person
Step 1: Register With National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)

• Importers will first be required to register with the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and obtain all the required certificates.

Step 2: Apply and Obtain a License to Manufacture Excisable Goods

• A manufacturer or importer of excisable goods is required to obtain a license to manufacture excisable goods before the commencement of operations. This license is issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• The applicant is required to login their KRA iTax system account using their credential and proceeds with the application process by providing all the requested information before submitting the application for processing by the Authority, upon successful completion the application, the applicant will receive a KRA application submission receipt to print.
• Applicants that do not have an account with the KRA iTax portal, will be required to register by, hovering the mouse cursor over the “Click Here” hyperlink, under the “Do you want to apply for a PIN?” option and clicking on it to proceed with the registration process.
• Once issued with the KRA application submission receipt applicant should visit the KRA office, Excise Department, and submit the supporting documentation as listed under the “Required Documents” of this page, to the Licensing Officer for verification and processing.
• Where all the supporting documents are in order, the KRA licensing officer shall then schedule an appointment, the applicant will receive a notice of inspection from the KRA via email.
• During the inspection of the factory, the Physical presence of the owner or appointed technical personnel is mandatory and should supply the KRA Licesning Officer/inspector with all the requested documentation and information.
• The time taken to carry out the audit depends on the size of the factory or go-down facility and the number of inspectors.
• A copy of a signed inspection report will be issued to the applicant, in case of any discrepancies it shall be brought to the attention of the applicant and corrective action must be taken before the inspection report is issued.
• where the inspection was successful the applicant will receive a notification of the vetting interview via email.
• The applicant will be required to avail him/herself on the appointed date for the vetting interview and will be required to provide the licensing committee with all the requested information and produce all the supporting documentation for vetting.
• After a successful interview applicant will be issued with a KRA Excise payment slip to make payment of Ksh. 50,000.00 as per the Authority's preferable payment mode. Please refer to the “Fees” section for this age for more information.
• Upon making payment, the applicant is required to share the proof of payment (Mpesa payment Confirmation message or bank slip transaction number) with the KRA through its portal,
• Upon receiving proof of payment the KRA will issue the applicant will a payment confirmation notification.
• This is followed by the issue of a License to Manufacture Excisable Goods by the KRA office, login to the KRA iTax portal to access and print the certificate.
• The timeframe accumulatively for processing this application is usually within 7-29 working days.

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Required Documents

• Single business permit
• KRA registration document
• Identification document (Identification document or passport for individuals) or certificate of registration or incorporation for corporate bodies;
• Copy of PIN certificates for applicants (and directors for corporate bodies)
• Public health certificate;
• Importers to provide a list of products and respective brands and KEBS certificate of conformity with standards or letter of approval as well as Import Health Certificate
• Certificate of compliance by NEMA save for importers
• Importers to provide a declaration of volumes for the previous year.
• Importers to provide information on quantities and importation schedule
• Brand details (copy)
• Credit Reference Bureau clearance certificate (copy)
• Letter from the county government. It should indicate that the factory is located in a designated industrial area.
• Any other supporting documentation as requested by the Authority.

Office Locations & Contacts

Kenya Revenue Authority- Head Office
Times Tower, 19th Floor,
Haile Selassie Avenue
P.O. Box 30742
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel. 310900, 2813068 , 2813160 , 2812011.
Fax: 253532,240929 ,315987
Email: [email protected]
Kenya Revenue Authority website

KRA Desk - Huduma Center Huduma Center Locations

i - Tax Protal i-Tax Portal

Eligibility

• A manufacturer or importer of excisable good is eligible to apply.

Fees

• KES 50,000.00. For issuance of Licence to manufacture excisable goods
• List of banks and account details into which all Domestic Taxes payments made on account of PRN (E-SLIP) generated from the i-Tax system link
  

Validity

• The validity of the license is one (01) year and shall remain valid for that prescribed period unless suspended, revoked, or cancelled by the Authority.

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Processing Time

• The timeframe accumulatively for processing this application is usually within 7-29 working days.

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Required Information

• Full names of the applicant
• Contact details of the applicant
• Residential address of the factory
• Identity document number
• Company registration certificate details
• KRA pin number
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

A manufacturer or importer of excisable goods is required to obtain a license to manufacture excisable goods before the commencement of operations.

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External Links

Guidelines for Implementing and Enforcing the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2010

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