Withholding tax (WHT) is a form of income tax that is withheld at source by one person (withholding agent) upon making payment to another person (payee). This tax is deducted at source and remitted to URA in advance by the withholding agent.The law stipulates the persons who are required to withhold the tax and the …
Customs Clearance Procedures The importer delivers goods to the Consolidator of his/her choice (Shipper) in the foreign country (e.g. China, UAE) together with all the documents showing the nature of the packages, description of the items as well as the invoices, packing list. The individual importers must provide details of their names, contacts and Tax …
EXPORT OF GOODS This is a process of taking goods and services from Uganda to a foreign country. This process is subdivided into the two (2) categories below; A. Intra Region Cargo (Transfers): Cargo is traded within East African Community partner states Process x A declaration is made in the country of importation’s Customs System …
By Immaculate Wanyenze The lure of easy money often pushes smugglers to engage in risky vices so as to dodge tax. They use porous routes through different border points till they find their way to Kampala. However, with the recently launched country-wide campaign dubbed Operation Fire-Up, all people engaged in illicit activities will be penalized. …
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