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There is a common belief in Uganda that once an organization is called a charity, church, foundation, NGO or not-for-profit, tax no longer follows it. Many leaders begin with a …

Uganda has ordered the immediate closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a fast-rising Ebola outbreak, triggering fresh fears over the stability of one of …

The recent High Court decision in Uganda Revenue Authority v Pentecostal Assemblies of God and the cross-appeal by Pentecostal Assemblies of God against URA is more than just another tax …

A landmark ruling by the Tax Appeals Tribunal has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to refund more than Shs 4.06 billion to Portman Square Limited, owners of the Four …

In taxation, one of the most dangerous assumptions is believing that commercial practice automatically creates legal liability. For years, many financial institutions and taxpayers have operated under the understanding that …

Imagine moving your own stock from a central warehouse to a branch, only for the taxman to later call it a “sale” and demand billions in tax. That is exactly …

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, …