In a bid to intensify the fight against climate change, URA has championed efforts to adopt good environmental practices like; promotion of tree plantations, encouragement of ago-forestry practices, and training staff on environmental protection mechanisms. Aside of tax education URA will collaborate with other government agencies to push for the restoration of the damaged environmental …
Kabahweza Kamugisha Allan Early this week, URA participated in the World Tourism Day celebrations that were held at the Boma grounds in Hoima. URA’s exhibition focused on showcasing her museum and highlighting the institution’s history since its inception in 1991. On display were different items utilized in revenue mobilization over the years, including a typewriter, …
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Following intelligence reports of planned smuggling of phones into Uganda from one of the porus routes in Rwanda, the URA team deployed at the different suspected points. The operation did not yield results on the first day, however the team did not give up until the smugglers where netted in truck number UAV122C. “We tracked …
By Irene Kabakama Landlords across the country have an opportunity to make amends with the taxman by making use of the recently passed amendment that waives interest and penalties outstanding as at June 30, 2023. The amendment allows them to only pay the principle tax. Although this amendment is open to all taxpayers, it is crucial …
By Irene Kabakama John Musinguzi, the Commissioner General has called upon Ugandans in the gaming and betting sector to embrace compliance and pay their fair share of taxes. According to Musinguzi, despite the significant collections from the sector totaling UGX 150 billion in the last financial year, most players are non-compliant. “Let us embrace voluntary …
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By Irene Kabakama URA has met with different business leaders from the Kampala Central Business District to discuss ways of increasing rental tax collections in the city. In a meeting that happened at the URA headquarters in Nakawa last Friday, Commissioner General John Musinguzi expressed dismay over the low levels of compliance by city landlords. …
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By Winiefred Akinyi More than 3000 liters of cooking oil were seized by the DTS enforcement team in Mbale during an operation that was carried out at the beginning of the month. While conducting a tax engagement with select shops in Mbale City, the team spotted a vehicle registration number UAS122J loading various products, including …
By Irene Kabakama France has initiated talks with URA to sign a bilateral taxation agreement that will improve trade between the two countries. This was one of the focus areas during a meeting between URA’s Commissioner General John Musinguzi and Gregory Sidrac, the Head of the Economic Department at the Embassy of France in Uganda. …
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Last Friday evening, the URA enforcement team staged at the checkpoint in Jinja on all saloon cars. The operation is one of the many efforts by URA to fight smuggling of all sorts and create a level trading ground for all legitimate traders. According to Vincent Kiberu, a customs officers in Jinja, the operation went …
