A landmark ruling by the Tax Appeals Tribunal has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to refund more than Shs 4.06 billion to Portman Square Limited, owners of the Four …
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Who Really Pays Stamp Duty? Lessons from the Ecobank v URA Tribunal Decision
In taxation, one of the most dangerous assumptions is believing that commercial practice automatically creates legal liability. For years, many financial institutions and taxpayers have operated under the understanding that …
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Effective Tax Treaty Policy and the Fight Against Profit Shifting in Africa
“Tax treaties can be powerful tools for Africa’s development – but only if they are designed to protect the continent’s taxing rights and promote investment.” For too long, poorly drafted …
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Assessing the Returns: Are Uganda’s 10-Year Tax Holidays Worth It?
The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MoFPED) has released a comprehensive cost-benefit and causal analysis of Uganda’s 10-year Corporate Income Tax holidays for strategic investors and exporters. The …
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On 1 April 2026, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development tabled the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2026 before Parliament as part of the broader tax reform package …
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What You Missed in April: Policy, Power and Markets
April did not unfold like a normal month in Uganda’s economic calendar. It felt more like a tightly written script where every week raised the stakes, every announcement shifted the …
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Uganda’s 10-Year Tax Holiday Policy Explained
Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MoFPED) has released a review of the 10-year Corporate Income Tax (CIT) holidays granted to strategic investors and exporters. The key question …
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When URA Keeps Your Money, It Pays: East African Investments Wins Big
Every business understands the cost of delaying taxes. The moment a payment is late, penalties and interest begin to accumulate almost instantly. But what happens when the situation is reversed? …
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Uganda’s Income Tax System Moves Beyond Profit Alone
On 1 April 2026, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development tabled the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 before Parliament, signaling a major shift in Uganda’s approach to taxing …
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The 7.7 Billion Tax Scare: How Verma Beat the URA
Imagine moving your own stock from a central warehouse to a branch, only for the taxman to later call it a “sale” and demand billions in tax. That is exactly …