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The document is a Certificate on Transfer of Certain Marketable Securities under the Stamp Duty Act of Kenya, certifying a bona fide sale of ordinary or preference shares between a vendor and purchaser. It includes details about the transaction, share value, and requires the signature of a company auditor.

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Begin by entering the details of the transaction in section (a). Specify the type of shares being transferred, whether ordinary or preference, and include the name of the company involved.
Next, provide the date of the transaction in the designated field. Ensure accuracy as this is crucial for record-keeping.
In section (b), indicate the value of one share on the specified date. This information is essential for calculating stamp duty.
Finally, have a Company Auditor sign and print their name in block capitals. Include their postal address to complete this section.

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How does stamp duty affect property sales?

To preview our results, we find that stamp duties reduce house prices and turnover rates. The effect of stamp duties on prices tends to be larger close to state boundaries, where there is more competition from the neighbouring jurisdiction. The price impacts imply that the incidence of stamp duty is on the seller.

What is the stamp duty for share transfer?

Transfer of Securities (Physical Mode): Stamp duty for transferring shares in physical form is set at 0.015% of the total market value of the shares.

Who is exempted from paying stamp duty in Kenya?

Stamp Duty exemption may be obtained for transactions, including but not limited to: Transfer of land to charitable organizations as gifts. Transfer of property between spouses. Transfer of family property to the members on demise of a family member in whose name the property was registered.

Who qualifies for tax exemption in Kenya?

Income Tax Exemption: Persons with disabilities are exempt from paying income tax on the first Ksh 150,000 of their monthly income. Or Ksh. 1.8M per year. VAT Exemption: Certain goods and services, such as assistive devices and medical supplies, are exempt from VAT.

What does the stamp duty Act cover?

Those who pay the tax receive an official stamp on their documents, making them legal documents. A variety of products have been covered by stamp acts including playing cards, dice, patent medicines, cheques, mortgages, contracts, marriage licenses and newspapers.

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Who does not need to pay stamp duty?

You do not have to pay SDLT or file a return if: no money or other payment changes hands for a land or property transfer. property is left to you in a will.

What is exemption from duty?

Exemption from Duty is the act of releasing or exempting importers or exporters from paying duties during import or export of goods. The government usually offers these exemptions under specialized programs that require the meeting of specific criteria. Duty. Customs Duty. Temporary Importation.

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