The President of Structured Imams & Amirats Sheikh Saidi Kasawuli has applauded Hajjat Hanifah Karadi for her tireless efforts in serving community. This was yesterday after afternoon at Structured Imams and Amirats Assembly of Uganda witnessing Iddi packages offered by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to the Imams & Amirats, a gesture of giving back to […]
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A very well calculated scheme by a section of South Sudanese individuals to orchestrate trade protocols across the border with Uganda has left many stakeholders in utter shock about the management of public revenue and regional economic integration. This calls for the intervention of the two governments to investigate why some officials from South Sudan […]
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While most discussions around tax fraud focus on businesses and individual taxpayers, a growing area of concern is the involvement of professional enablers—accountants, auditors, lawyers, and tax consultants—who design, facilitate, or conceal fraudulent tax arrangements. These actors often operate behind the scenes, using their expertise and credibility to manipulate Uganda’s tax system. Professional enablers have […]
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Here are the Modes of Tax Evasion in Uganda’s Real Estate Sector A common tax evasion tactic in Uganda’s real estate sector involves developers deliberately declaring lower property sale values to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to reduce Capital Gains Tax liabilities. For example, a property sold for UGX 500 million may be reported at […]
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Stanbic Bank Uganda has won the award for Best Client Service Bank 2024 during a high-profile gala event recently hosted by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in Kampala. The country’s biggest financial institution and the anchor subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, was also the recipient of the ‘Innovation Award’, specifically for the impact of […]
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Sylvia Mulinge, the CEO of MTN Uganda is willing to support the taxman in the quest to expand the tax base. Speaking at the URA offices, where she made a courtesy call yesterday, Mulinge said that she is interested in partnering with URA in the digitization journey to ease compliance of all taxpayers. “We need […]
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Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) management are set to harmonise cargo handling. In a December 5, 2023 bilateral meeting, the two organisations agreed to explore ways that will improve inter-agency cooperation and client satisfaction. This follows a backlog of complaints from Customs regarding cargo release delays and complaints about […]
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Kampala: The Uganda Revenue Authority has named Vivo Energy Uganda, the marketer and distributor of Shell fuels and lubricants, as the “Top Revenue Generating Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)”. AEO is a regional trade facilitation programme recommended by the World Customs Organization (WCO) to ease trade and customs clearance for tax-compliant importers and exporters. AEOs are […]
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Things are getting on well as the day for Save River Rwizi Marathon 2022 approaches, we can confirm. Latest on our desk has it that Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has joined the cause and will be part of the sponsors at the marathon slated for 30th July at Ankole Mall Gardens Rwabikoona Mbarara. Participation fee […]
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Key stakeholders in business sector have joined hands to fight illicit goods in Uganda. Companies like Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), British American Tobacco (BAT), Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), and the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of Police among others have assured the public that they are determined to fight against fake […]
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