Taxation

Tax systems across the world evolved and moved away from traditional, government-led assessments to models that placed responsibility directly in the hands of taxpayers. At the heart of this transformation …

Can digital tax stamps solve Uganda’s dual challenge of tax evasion and consumer protection? There has been a growing threat over the years from various companies and institutions due to …

The problem of tax evasion, especially by high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations, has plagued economies for decades.  These entities have historically hidden financial assets across borders, using tax havens and …

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Mary Baine as its new Executive Secretary, effective 1 July 2025. Ms. Baine succeeds Mr. Logan …

Are you an incorporated business or Corporation? Your Tax Filing responsibilities are far more complex than those of a sole proprietor or a freelancer. The tax season for incorporated businesses …

The concept of tax amnesty is not new in Uganda. Tax amnesty programs have been used worldwide as a tool to boost revenue collection while offering taxpayers a break from …

The government is projecting to generate at least sh538.6 billion in additional revenue for the 2025/2026 financial year from a raft of new tax proposals. These are targeting excise duty …

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), in partnership with the World Bank Group and the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), has launched its first technical workshop to jointly design and develop …

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% following its May 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, citing stable inflation trends and resilient economic …