Rental Income Tax Advisory & Compliance
Maximize your rental investment while staying tax compliant
Rental income in Kenya carries specific tax obligations, and KRA is paying closer attention to landlords than ever. Whether you own residential apartments, commercial buildings, mixed-use developments or short-term rentals such as Airbnb, the correct tax treatment depends on your circumstances, and getting it wrong is expensive. We advise landlords, developers and property managers on registration, filing, allowable deductions, capital gains on disposals and KRA audits, for resident and non-resident owners alike.
- Registered KRA Tax Agent
- 15 years of experience
- Airbnb & serviced-apartment taxation
What we can help you with
The full scope of this service. If what you need isn't listed, ask. It may sit in a neighbouring service.
- Advisory on Residential Rental Income Tax (where applicable)
- Rental income tax registration and compliance
- Annual rental income tax return preparation and filing
- Tax advisory for commercial property owners
- Tax planning for property investments
- Advisory on allowable deductions and deductible expenses
- Rental income record review and reconciliation
- Tax treatment of furnished apartments and short-term rentals (including Airbnb)
- Capital gains tax advisory on property disposals
- VAT advisory for commercial property transactions
- Tax due diligence for property acquisitions
- KRA rental income tax audits and investigations
- Assistance with voluntary disclosures and correction of historical tax errors
- Advisory for resident and non-resident property owners
What your business gains
Comply fully with Kenya's rental income tax laws: accurate reporting, fewer surprises.
Understand the tax implications of different property investment structures before you commit.
Improve record keeping and financial reporting across your property portfolio.
Get professional support during KRA audits, reviews and tax disputes.
Plan proactively to protect returns and inform your next acquisition or disposal.
How we work
- 01
Understanding your property investment
We review your portfolio, ownership structure, rental arrangements and income streams to determine the tax obligations that actually apply.
- 02
Tax review and compliance assessment
We examine rental records, tenancy agreements, financial statements and past filings to identify gaps, outstanding obligations and risks needing corrective action.
- 03
Advisory and implementation
We handle registrations and returns, set up proper record keeping and build tax-efficient strategies for managing your properties.
- 04
Ongoing compliance and advisory
We monitor regulatory developments, support annual compliance, advise on new acquisitions and represent you during KRA engagements.
Frequently asked questions
Who is required to pay rental income tax in Kenya?
Any individual, company, partnership or other entity earning taxable rental income from property situated in Kenya. The applicable regime depends on the nature of the property, annual rental income, ownership structure and prevailing tax legislation.
Can you assist landlords with multiple rental properties?
Yes. We support clients ranging from individual landlords with a single unit to investors managing extensive residential, commercial and mixed-use portfolios, with services scaled to the complexity of each investment.
Do you advise Airbnb hosts and owners of furnished apartments?
Yes. We provide specialized advisory for Airbnb operators, serviced apartments and other short-term accommodation providers: income tax, VAT implications where applicable, record keeping and sector-specific compliance.
Can Altic Consult assist if I have not declared rental income in previous years?
Yes. We review your historical tax position, determine outstanding obligations, prepare the necessary computations and advise on the most appropriate route to regularize your affairs under applicable law and KRA procedures.
Can non-residents who own property in Kenya receive your services?
Absolutely. We advise both resident and non-resident owners on Kenyan tax obligations, compliance and reporting, and support foreign investors acquiring or managing property in Kenya.
Protect your investment with expert rental tax advice
From a single apartment to an expanding portfolio, stay compliant while protecting the value of your investment.