Every June, Ugandans go through a familiar ritual. The Minister of Finance reads a Budget Speech full of trillions and percentages, the public applauds or grumbles depending on which side …
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Your Next VAT Liability May Arrive by Email: Lessons from the URA–EY Tax Battle
A landmark High Court ruling has confirmed that services can be imported even when no goods cross Uganda’s borders. The decision in URA v EY Uganda sends a powerful message …
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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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ATAF and OECD Launch Transfer Pricing Workshops to Simplify Tax Systems in Africa
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD have completed a new series of joint workshops to support advancing transfer pricing simplification across …
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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, …