Denis Kugonza Kateba is the Commissioner Tax Investigation in URA, he had an interview with Immaculate Wanyenze on how Money laundering is affecting Tax business. Below are the excerpts from the interview; What is Money laundering and how is it related to URA business? Money laundering is the process of disguising illegally obtained fund to …
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Following reports on continuous smuggling in some areas in the Eastern Uganda, the Mbale enforcement team deployed in the surrounding areas and closed off a number of consolidation centers. Some of these were in Pallisa, Butebo were they recovered smuggled items like; 50 cartons of wheat flour and 30 bags of rice from Kenya. The …
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Recently, Members of Parliament from the Finance and Budget committees visited URA’s customs external operations office in Mombasa to appreciate the Single Customs Territory (SCT) processes, developments and note any feedback on areas where the Committee’s support was required. In the wake of the Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Bill 2023 that was recently passed regarding fuel …
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By Joshua Niyonshima The Uganda Revenue Authority was recognized for its transformative role in building Ugandan businesses by the Kampala Capital City Traders Association(KACITA). The traders recognized John R. Musinguzi, URA’s Commissioner General as the Outstanding Leader of the Year- Government Agency award whereas URA scooped Government Agency of the Year. In his speech to …
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By Joshua Niyonshima URA is going greener thanks to her partnership with Fair Ventures Uganda, which has supported the Authority’s Green Guard campaign by furnishing the taxman with trees. Recently,1800 trees were distributed to taxpayers in appreciation of their compliance and to foster environmental protection. Tom B. Kagarura, the Managing Director of Crane Freight Shipping …
By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan Early this week officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) visited URA on a fact-finding mission to understand its systems and processes. The 110 officers, nine of whom are female are the 34th intake at the Junior Command and Staff course in Jinja. The head of the delegation, Deputy Commandant Col. …
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By Akinyi Winiefred As has been the norm, the Uganda Revenue Authority has awarded compliant taxpayers in various categories during its Taxpayers Appreciation Day. Coca-Cola was recognized as the most compliant taxpayer, taking home the coveted Excel award, which is awarded to the most compliant taxpayers who contribute significant amounts of revenue. The beverage company …
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Last Friday, intelligence gathered in Bukwo and Suam River by the Mbale enforcement team cast a light on a notorious smuggler of wheat flour. The intel indicated the smuggler’s intention to deliver smuggled wheat to Budadiri on Friday night past midnight. Little did he know that the enforcement team subscribes to “Team No Sleep”. The …
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By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan Member of Parliament for Mukono Municipality, Betty Nambooze has urged her constituents to keep proper records for their businesses if they are to benefit from tax laws. Nambooze made the call last Friday while meeting members of the Mukono Traders Association and URA officials who had gathered to discuss taxation matters at …
