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How ‘soapy’ products saved French beauty firm Sh8m tax bill

L’Oreal East Africa convinced the Tax Appeals Tribunal that its 12 disputed products were washes, like soaps, and therefore not subject to excise duty as beauty products.

By  Caroline Wanjugu  &  Dominic Omondi

The line between face wash and soap can be blurred in the personal care industry.

But industry players need to make sure the line is clear to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

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