Day: October 29, 2023

URA clarifies on goods held at Borders

Kabahweza Kamugisha Allan Uganda Revenue Authority has cautioned traders who import goods using long-distance buses to declare their goods on arrival to enable fast and seamless release from the Document Processing Center (DPC). Abel Kagumire, the Commissioner of Customs, made the call during a recent meeting with rice, garments, and fabric importers who demanded the …

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URA sets new EFRIS guidelines in Kikuubo

By Niyonshima Joshua The Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority, John Musinguzi has issued a directive that only manufacturers, suppliers, and vehicles entering the Kikuubo business area will be required to present their e-receipts to check their compliance with the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS). This replaces previous practice where URA has …

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URA secures machine to conduct tests for rice imports

By Irene Kabakama Uganda Revenue Authority has secured a machine that will facilitate tests on imported rice to ascertain its country of origin. Abel Kagumire, the Commissioner Customs says the machine has been provided by the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO). This acquisition comes at a time when trucks ferrying rice imports from Tanzania have …

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