By Joshua Niyonshima Over 180 boda boda operators have been trained on advance income tax, duplication of registration books and number plates in an engagement between Century boda boda motorcycle association and Uganda Revenue Authority held at URA headquarters in Nakawa. During the meeting, Hafsah Seguya Ag. Supervisor Tax Literacy educated the attendees on advance …
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By Kabahweza Kamugisha Allan Following Uganda Revenue Authority’s directive for employers to include their employees’ Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) when filing Pay as You Earn (PAYE) returns, the Authority has commenced engagements with stakeholders to ensure their compliance. While attending the 44th annual general meeting of the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE), URA’s Manager Tax …
By Immaculate Wanyenze Uganda Revenue Authority team the Chinese business community on Monday, telling them how they need to realize their full taxable potential. The meeting was arranged by the Chinese Embassy and the Chinese Enterprise Chamber of Commerce in Uganda, to interact with the Chamber members at a personal level. URA continuous engagement of …
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By Kabahweza Kamugisha Allan, and Photography by Kyambadde Gabriel The business community in Bukomansimbi district has requested for more tax sensitization programs to enable them understand their obligations better. Speaking at the Tujenge mobile tax drive in Masaka, Chairman Dan Busulwa said more education is needed especially in the area of TIN registration and other …
By Annet Nantongo All passengers boarding-off at Entebbe International Airport are required to present themselves and their baggage in a baggage room for examination by the customs officials as provided for under Section 44 (2) of the East Africa Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) of 2004 as amended. As noted in the URA Passenger Clearance …
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By Joshua Niyonshima Ibrahim Bbossa, the Assistant Commissioner Public and Corporate Affairs, URA is willing to partner with media partners in the revenue mobilisation journey as he pushes for greater tax compliance. Speaking at the different Newsrooms, where he made a courtesy call with his staff, Bbossa said that by focusing on collecting enough revenue, …
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Nursery kids need to learn about taxes from the get go in order to better prepare themselves for the financial hustles of this here country.
By Kabahweza Kamugisha Allan, and Photography by Kyambadde Gabriel In a bid to encourage compliance and usage of Digital Tax Stamps, Uganda Revenue Authority has beefed up operations against non-compliant traders and manufacturers. The most recent culprit is Ba Mulemezi a trading store in Bukomansimbi Town Council whose owner was assessed tax worth UGX 1.1m …
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By Niyonshima Joshua The Anti-Corruption Court presided over by His Worship Moses Nabende has sentenced Sendaula Obi to six months in jail for possessing uncustomed goods, contrary to the East African Community Customs Management Act 2004. On 18th Feb 2023, Sendaula Obi and others still at large were found in possession of uncustomed goods including …
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Written by Akinyi Winiefred and Photography by Irene Kabakama Uganda Revenue Authority and Roofings group have agreed to share information on the iron sector for tax purposes. This information is to enable URA differentiate between iron ore and sponge iron following Government’s restriction on the export of unprocessed iron. The decision follows a request made …