Real Estate & Construction
Tax structuring, audit, and financial advisory for property developers, REITs, housing institutions, and construction companies across East Africa.
Kenya's real estate sector is one of East Africa's most dynamic, yet it faces specific tax, audit, and financing challenges. Our Real Estate & Construction practice provides specialist advisory across the property value chain — from development financing to REIT compliance and project completion audits.
Sector Challenges
- Capital gains tax and stamp duty structuring for property transactions
- REIT compliance and CMA regulatory requirements
- Project finance audit and contractor payment certification
- VAT treatment of construction and property transactions
- Transfer pricing for multinational property groups
- Property valuation and IFRS reporting for investment properties
Our Approach
Tax structuring for property acquisition, development, and disposal
REIT compliance advisory and CMA regulatory support
Project audit methodology for construction contracts
IFRS 16 and IAS 40 advisory for property leases and investments
Financial due diligence for property acquisitions
Services for This Sector
- Tax Advisory
- Audit & Assurance
- Financial Advisory
- Bookkeeping Services
- IFRS Advisory
Why CPA Otene
- Track record with listed property companies, REIT managers, and developers
- Deep knowledge of Kenya's stamp duty, CGT, and VAT frameworks
- Financial modelling capability for complex development projects
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