At dawn, when Kampala is still yawning and the sun barely peeks over Kololo Hill, Nansamba is already arranging her matoke by the roadside. She doesn’t wear a suit or …
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Compliance Call: URA Pushes for timely Clearing 2024/25 While Preparing 2025/26
It is the final week of September, and in many offices across Kampala, the atmosphere feels heavier than usual. Business owners flip through ledgers, accountants type furiously on laptops, and …
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ATAF Awarded in Lesotho for Strategic partnership in Tax Support
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has been awarded by the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) for exceptionally strategic partnership and consistent support in improving Lesotho’s tax systems. The recognition was …
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The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reaffirming their shared commitment to …
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Day 2 at the 10th ATRN Congress: Reflections on 10 Years of African-Led Tax ResearchÂ
CAPE TOWN – The second day of the 10th African Tax Research Network (ATRN) Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, underscored the unique role ATRN and ATAF have played in …
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10TH ATRN CONGRESS OPENS IN CAPE TOWN, CELEBRATING A DECADE OF TAX RESEARCH AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
The African Tax Research Network (ATRN) yesterday opened its 10th Annual Congress in Cape Town, marking a decade of Africa-driven tax scholarship and dialogue. The congress runs from 16–18 September …
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The secret war between multinationals and tax authorities
In the modern business world, profits are no longer confined to national borders; they travel as freely as ideas. Multinational corporations (MNCs) move goods, services, and intellectual property across countries, …
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Proactive Tax Risk Management: A Legal Imperative for Ugandan Businesses
A proactive approach to tax risk management is no longer a luxury for Uganda’s business sector; it is a legal and operational necessity. Historically, many enterprises have taken a reactive …
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When a Shareholder’s Loan Becomes a Company’s Headache
A case of JK Country Homes Limited v URA. Across the globe, shareholder loans have long been a convenient way for investors to support their companies. In their simplest form, …
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On 12th August 2025, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) handed down a landmark decision in Africa Global Logistics Uganda Ltd v URA, a case that places timelines and jurisdictional clarity …