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In the complex world of taxation, there are cases that clarify the law, and then there are those that reshape how the law is understood and applied. The recent decision …

For years, many Ugandan companies have believed that supplying services to a foreign company automatically qualifies as an exported service, attracting zero-rated Value Added Tax (VAT). But a recent High …

In a country where payroll practices often evolve faster than compliance frameworks, a recent decision of the Tax Appeals Tribunal has delivered a timely and sobering reminder: in tax matters, …

Tax incentives are not charity. They are calculated bets by the State, bets that an investor’s promises will translate into real capital, real jobs, and real economic value. When those …

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 …

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 …

The email from the Uganda Revenue Authority landed like a thunderclap: “Notice of assessment forundeclared rental income.” For the management of Lake Victoria Hotel Limited, those words carried aweight no …

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, …

On 12th August 2025, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) handed down a landmark decision in Africa Global Logistics Uganda Ltd v URA, a case that places timelines and jurisdictional clarity …