A spinner luring you into a Ponzi scheme or any other cagey investment plan will sell you the notion that high risk equals high reward. Smuggling has similar pull power. The promise of a bounty at the end of a successful ploy makes those who give in to the dirty trade forget about the damaging …
Team One intercepts another heavy consignment of used clothes Read More »
Juxtaposition is a word we thought we would never have to use in these sad tales of economic sabotage but what happened in Kyotera recently is just that. A juxtaposition of expectations. You see, a village LC is supposed to be a beacon of decorum, the gatekeeper of etiquette, and by all means the blueprint …
Following incessant reports from the newly deployed informers about errant smugglers plying their dirty trade without a care in the world up in Bulambuli district, the URA Mbale Customs Enforcement team considered mounting an operation in the area. The main areas of interest were Muyembe and Bunambutye towns. Kenyan products were finding their way into …
Regional operation exposes smugglers in Bulambuli Read More »
By Joshua Niyonshima Government agencies have been advised to work together to stem the vice of money laundering that is on the rise in the country. Josephine Namatovu, the Director of Anti-Corruption in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), made this call while leading a training session on money laundering for URA …
Collaboration key to fighting money laundering-Expert Read More »
The Authorized Economic Operator program recently marked 10 years of allowing compliant companies enjoy fast clearance of their goods through simplified procedures and reduced inspection. Immaculate Wanyenze had an interview with James Malinzi, the Assistant Commissioner Customs Auditon the progress and new innovations of the project since inception in 2013. Tell us about the AEO …
Taking stock of the Compliance journey with AEOs Read More »
By Annet Nantongo URA will roll out a Voluntarily Disclosure Program for Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) this year as an incentive to people who have acquired wealth from undeclared incomes to self-declare to URA and regularize their tax affairs. Voluntary disclosure grants eligible declarants full waiver of penalties and interest on the tax paid …
URA to assist wealthy individuals to disclose status ahead of compliance measures Read More »
By Akinyi Winiefred In an effort to preserve and strengthen working relationships, the media management team visited selected radio stations in Kampala last Friday. The visits allowed the team to get insights into the changing trends in the media, lobby for better coverage of URA events and show appreciation for the publicity provided thus far. …
By Jacquiline Emodek and Jacinta Obore The East African Community (EAC) is set to launch a regional bond that will enhance trade facilitation in the region and provide a cheaper and more efficient solution for the business community. This was the subject of discussion during a recent meeting between the EAC Secretariat and stakeholders to …
