Exemption of VAT on Transfer of Properties Into REITs - July 2021
The REITs Association of Kenya (RAK) successfully lobbied for the re-instatement of exemption of Value Added Tax (VAT) on transfer of Assets into REITs, as noted during the 2021/22 Budget statement reading. The Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury noted that REITs can be used as a financing alternative for affordable housing, including specialized facilities like student hostels.