Month: March 2023

URA launches AEO compliance checks at Winworld Impex Ltd

By Jacquiline Emodek In a bid to qualify for accreditation on the Authorised Economic Operator programme(AEO), compliance checks have been launched at WinWorld Impex, a renowned manufacturer of plastics. The URA Customs Management team led by the Abel Kagumire visited WinWorld Impex as a new measure for one to be granted the prestigious AEO status. …

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Kiseka market leaders agree to meet their tax obligations

By Joshua Niyonshima A team of Tax literacy staff from URA courted Kiseka traders telling them that their full taxable potential is not being realized. The meeting was held at the URA Boulevard offices, to interact with the kiseka trade leaders at a personal level. URA ‘s engagement with these leaders was testament of Kiseka …

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URA instils a taxpaying culture in Higher Institutions of Learning

Joshua Niyonshima URA is increasingly reaching out to higher institutions of learning with the aim of instilling a culture of voluntary tax compliance and their social responsibility as citizens. This is premised on the fact that human beings’ world over do not want to pay taxes. Micheal Masembe, the Ag. Manager Tax Education believes, that …

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URA and SARS meet to strengthen trade relations through the AEO programme

By Kabahweza Kamugisha The officials from URA and South Africa Revenue Service met recently to recognise each other’s Authorised Economic Operators. This move will enable AEOs from both countries to benefit from faster clearances and reduced supervision. To this effect, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Monday in Pretoria to strengthen each other’s trade …

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URA intercepts smuggled drugs at Entebbe

By Kabahweza Kamugisha On Monday, Uganda Revenue Authority impounded drugs that were smuggled into the country through Entebbe Airport. The suspect identified as Kizigo J. Farouk was found with an assortment of human drugs in a box, amounting to 138 packets containing over 2,700 tablets. The consignment of drugs included Amoklavin, Nexium, Aerius, Duphaston and …

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URA builds synergies with her Suppliers

Written by Elizabeth Nakiru and Photography by Irene Kabakama, Media Management Uganda Revenue Authority organized its 3rd annual supplier’s forum with the objective of engaging with her suppliers as a means of improving synergies to realize Uganda’s economic independence. In order to serve its clientele better, URA has developed new initiatives including the client relationship …

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