Month: September 2024

By Abdullah Rabiiba URA and the Uganda National Association of Building, Suppliers and Engineering Contractors (UNABSEC) recently hosted a tax dialogue at Four Points Sheraton. This collaborative effort is aimed at enhancing tax compliance and efficiency within the construction sector, address existing challenges and explore practical solutions. UNABSEC President James Olonya expressed his appreciation to …

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By Joshua Niyonshima The Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala’s charity walk raised an impressive UGX97 million for Nsambya Babies’ Home. The event, flagged off by His Grace Paul Semogerere and top dignitaries, saw URA staff and management donate UGX10 million and a cow valued at UGX6 million.With uplifting music from the Uganda Police band, participants jogged …

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by Jacinta Obore Mirembe The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in collaboration with the Insurance Regulatory Authority(IRA) and Uganda Insurers Association recently sensitized clearing and forwarding associations on the upcoming Local Marine Insurance Platform. Brenda Wenene, the Acting Assistant Commissioner of Trade urged members of Uganda Clearing Industry and Forwarding Association (UCIFA), Federation of Uganda Customs …

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By Joshua Niyonshima Kibuli Muslim Hospital has received high praise for its outstanding service to Ugandans, with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General John R. Musinguzi expressing admiration for the hospital’s dedication and sacrifices in saving lives.During a meeting with the hospital’s management team, led by Prince Kassim Nakibinge, the Titular Head of Muslims in …

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By Joshua Niyonshima URA has joined forces with the Kampala Catholic Archdiocese to raise funds for the Nsambya Babies Home emphasizing its commitment to supporting vulnerable children in Uganda. The partnership was announced at Lubaga Cathedral, where URA Commissioner General John Musinguzi expressed his excitement about the collaboration. “We take this as a statement of …

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By Joshua Niyonshima The leadership of Mount Meru Petroleum Millers recently paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration between taxpayers and the revenue body. John Rujoki Musinguzi, the Commissioner General welcomed the delegation, emphasizing URA’s commitment to facilitating tax compliance. “We have an open-door policy …

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By Alex Murungi In a  well executed 12-hour operation, URA ’s Team One enforcement intercepted smuggled goods worth more than UGX 100 million on MV Pemba at Port Bell, Luzira. This intel-led anti-smuggling operation which began on September 9, 2024, and concluded on September 10, 2024 showcased the effectiveness of strategic espionage.A URA informer gathered …

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Dismas Nuwaine The URA Tax Education team has engaged spare parts traders operating in the Kiseka Market on several sectoral issues. Prominent in the deliberations were matters on, filing of returns, the pros on the Tax Identification Number (TIN), and the workings of Electronic Fiscal receiving and invoicing Solutions (EFRIS), to which the traders keenly …

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