Pursuant to the provisions of the Customs and Excise Act, Chapter 472 of the Laws of Kenya, the Kenya Revenue Authority invites applications from persons wishing to be licensed to manufacture excisable goods for the calendar year 2008.  Applications which must fulfil the requirements below should be received not later than 21st November 2007.

General Requirements
The applicants are to provide the following documents:

• Application Form E.1 in duplicate
• Entry of Premises Form E.4 in duplicate
• Architectural drawing(s) of the premises
• Certificate of Incorporation for Limited Companies
• Certificate of Registration for non-corporate bodies.
• Copies of PIN Certificates for Applicant and Directors
• Copy of VAT certificate
• Copy of current Excise Licence where applicable
• Details of Bankers
• Kenya Bureau of Standards Certificate of Compliance with Standards
• Public Health Certificate
• Single Business Permit

Specific Requirements
Applicants in specific sectors will in addition be required to:

• Provide details of brands, packaging sizes and production formulae (input-output ratios) for beverages, cosmetics and tobacco products
• Install flow metres of a specification acceptable to the KRA, for spirit distillers
• Provide copy of current liquor licence for alcoholic beverage manufacturers
• Execute security bond for exports as per KRA requirements

Other General Requirements
Applicants are to ensure compliance with:

• Tax requirements including up-to-date filing and payment of all taxes
• Electronic Tax Register requirements

Applicants should note that certificates filed in support of their applications will be confirmed directly with the issuing authorities and appropriate action taken where forgeries are detected. Applicants who fail to demonstrate compliance with tax requirements or with conditions attaching to previous licences shall not be eligible for licensing.

Licence Fees
Licence fees shall be payable as provided below:

• Beer/Spirit/Wines/Cigarettes - Kshs.100,000/= per annum.
• Mineral Water/Juices/Cosmetics/Soft Drinks/Casino & Gaming /Jewellery/ Plastic Bags - Kshs.50,000 per annum.

Application forms may be obtained at the Customer Care desks at Times Tower, Ground Floor or at KRA offices countrywide or downloaded at www.kra.go.ke/lto/lto_forms.html

Queries on this matter should be addressed to Newton Magu on Tel: +254 20 2815036. or email Newton.Magu@kra.go.ke.

Commissioner of Domestic Taxes