Taxation

By Mark Ruhindi There has been confusion amongst the business community arising from the changes in VAT compliance ushered in by the recent public notice by URA requiring VAT withholding …

The Government projected to collect domestic revenue worth Shs2,137.35 billion in October 2023 of which Shs1,974.96 billion would be tax revenue while Shs162.39 billion would be non-tax revenue. However, a …

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) technical assistance initiatives could potentially contribute over USD 2 billion in additional corporate income tax (CIT) annually for the African continent. This positive outcome …

The issue of over taxation has dealt a severe blow to the Ugandan fish maw trading industry, forcing many traders out of the market. Fish maw traders petitioned the Parliamentary …

Cape Town – In a significant move to bolster the African continent’s tax systems and administrations, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development …

In a watershed moment for African nations, the struggle to adapt to the fast-paced digitalisation of economies has surged to the forefront of global concerns. As the digital age reshapes …

The annual Plenary meeting of the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) convened in Singapore from October 11 to October 13, 2023, drawing together tax commissioners, delegates, and experts from …

The audit support missions conducted by ATAF from January to August 2023 resulted in impressive additional tax assessments. A total of USD 39.2 million was assessed, reflecting the effectiveness of …

The Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2023 which was assented to by the President on 10th May 2023 is a crucial learning point in Uganda’s legal landscape. This Act provides …