Lawmakers reject proposal for tax exemption on Reits

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A Reit is a company that owns, operates or finances income-generating real estate.


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Lawmakers shot down a new proposal from the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Plc and other stakeholders to reinstate stamp duty exemption on property purchased under Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits).

A Reit is a company that owns, operates or finances income-generating real estate. Reits pool capital investors who earn dividends from real estate investments. The investors do not individually buy, manage or finance any properties.

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