A case of Munyanga Development Ltd v Uganda Revenue Authority (TAT Application No. 73 of 2026). Imagine two business owners who receive the same tax assessment from the Uganda Revenue …
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MTN Uganda Defeats URA in UGX 33.9 Billion Social Media Tax Dispute
Tribunal throws out URA’s multi-billion shilling tax assessment, ruling that internet traffic alone is not proof of taxable access UGX 33,911,117,000. That’s roughly nine million US dollars, and it’s the …
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Government Beats Revenue Targets by Shs 800 Billion in June
Uganda’s government closed June 2026 with an unexpected fiscal surplus of Shs 517.07 billion, reversing a planned Shs 690.73 billion deficit and marking one of the strongest monthly fiscal performances …
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Taxation remains the foundation upon which governments finance public services, infrastructure development and economic transformation. For Uganda, strengthening domestic revenue mobilization continues to be a key national priority as the …
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ATAF Kicks Off 2026 ATRN Series with High-Level UN Tax Cooperation Lecture
High-level public lecture builds momentum towards the 11th African Tax Research Network Congress in Kigali, Rwanda The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) launched the 2026 African Tax Research Network (ATRN) …
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Explained: The Real Reasons Museveni Rejected Uganda’s Two Tax Bills
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has returned two key tax amendment bills to Parliament, setting the stage for fresh debate over how Uganda should balance revenue mobilisation, economic growth, and environmental …
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From Commitment to Implementation: Uganda’s Tax Transparency Journey
Uganda’s tax transparency journey demonstrates how political commitment, strong leadership, and sustained investment in institutional capacity can translate international standards into practical results. Over the past decade, Uganda has strengthened …
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Uganda Targets 20% Tax-to-GDP Ratio by 2030 Under New Finance Ministry-URA Strategy
Uganda has set itself one of its most ambitious fiscal targets in decades. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MOFPED) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have committed …
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King Charles Reveals £12.9 Million Tax Bill in Rare Royal Finance Disclosure
King Charles III’s voluntary disclosure of a £12.9 million tax bill for 2024–25, alongside combined lifetime contributions exceeding £30 million, has triggered a rare public window into how the British …
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UN Tax Convention Talks Enter Crucial Stage With Africa at the Forefront of Global Tax Reform
Africa’s growing influence in shaping global tax policy will be in focus this week as senior policymakers and tax experts convene in South Africa to discuss the future of international …