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…
When you import goods into Uganda, are they meant for local shelves or simply passing through on their way to another country? That simple question now carries big financial implications…
When you hear “life insurance,” you probably think about protecting your loved ones when you’re gone. But what happens when companies buy life insurance policies for their workers, can they…
Tensions between Kampala traders and the government have intensified as frustrations over tax policies, digital compliance systems, and escalating operational costs continue to mount, posing long-term challenges to business survival…
Across Africa, the rise of financial technology, popularly known as fintech has been nothing short of transformative. In little more than a decade, the continent has leapfrogged traditional banking models,…