When a company takes on the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in court, the outcome rarely affects just one organisation. It often reshapes how other businesses operate behind the scenes. That …
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ATAF Strengthens Africa’s Fight Against Financial Crime with Advanced Training
ATAF has convened its Advanced Financial Crime Investigators Course in Pretoria, bringing together 54 investigators from 18 countries to strengthen their capacity to detect, investigate, and address complex cross-border financial …
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As December draws to a close, many Ugandans are shifting attention to Christmas plans, travel, and a fresh start to the new year. Businesses are slowing down, offices are closing …
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Cybersecurity Is the New URA Compliance, And It’s No Longer IT’s Job. The email arrived at the worst possible moment, month-end, when pressure in the finance office is thick enough …
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The announcement was simple yet seismic: the familiar Tax Identification Number, known to most as the TIN, is being retired, and in its place rises a new national symbol of …
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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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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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Mary Baine assumes role as executive secretary of ATAF
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is pleased to announce that Ms Mary Baine has officially assumed her duties as the new Executive Secretary of the organisation, effective 1 July …
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Taxation is the lifeblood of any economy, and Uganda is no exception. For decades, tax collection has been pivotal in financing national development, fostering infrastructure growth, and ensuring the delivery …
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