Month: October 2024

By Peace Viko The East African Community (EAC) recently convened in Arusha to discuss customs and trade policies focusing on enhancing regional integration and trade facilitation. The meeting was attended by Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners of Customs, technical experts from Customs from all the partner states, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry for EAC Affairs and …

EAC Customs sectoral committee convenes to discuss regional trade facilitation Read More »

By Abdullah Rabiiba The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) concluded a one-day workshop at the Protea Hotel by Marriott on Thursday,17th October. The workshop focused on enhancing tax revenues through reduced profit shifting by multinational enterprises (MNEs). Attended by tax experts, policymakers and stakeholders, the event showcased findings from …

UNECA and URA Collaborate to reduce Profit Shifting and enhance Tax Revenue Read More »

By Onesmus Amwiine Busia Enforcement frustrated a cunning smuggling attempt, seizing a Coca-Cola distributor truck that had concealed over 5 tons of assorted rice. The team had been monitoring the truck’s movements, suspecting it was smuggling rice from their area to Jinja and Kampala. To outsmart the smugglers, two teams were deployed in an ambush …

Busia enforcement outsmarts Coca-Cola truck smuggling assorted rice Read More »

By Jackson Nambula Andrew In a successful operation, the URA Malaba Enforcement, in collaboration with Busia Enforcement and other security stakeholders, intercepted a Prado TX UAL 582F loaded with smuggled phones and phone accessories from Kenya. The joint team received credible intel on October 16th at 10:00 am and swiftly swung into action. Acting on …

Malaba Joint operation busts smuggled phones and accessories Read More »

By Lydia Nakabiri The Speaker of Parliament has called for the expedited passage of the Anti-Counterfeit Goods and Services (ACG&S) Bill 2023. Rt Hon. Anita Annet Among was speaking during the parliamentary expo/exhibition where Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is participating. Rt. Hon Among was speaking as the Chief Guest at the Expo where she noted …

URA showcases innovations towards fighting counterfeits Read More »

By Desmond Lumago In the night of Tuesday under Jinja’s starry sky, a team of enforcement agents sprang into action. Their mission was to intercept a truck, KCQ675Y suspected of carrying smuggled goods. With speed, they tracked the vehicle, ensuring none of its illicit cargo was offloaded before reaching a secure location.The team’s coordinated plan …

Jinja enforcement team crack down on illicit goods Read More »

By Abdullah Rabiiba URA has introduced the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) framework to the Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU). This was during an engagement held on Wednesday at the URA offices which focused on ensuring compliance with the AEOI Act 2023. The AEOI act took effect on July 1, 2023. In his opening …

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By Annet Nantongo A URA enforcement team in Mbale encountered a hostile community in Kween as they tried to retrieve a Fuso truck full of 8,400kgs smuggled wheat over the weekend. With the task of maintaining the highest levels of professionalism when dealing with clients, the URA officers deployed all tactics to keep the community …

URA retrieves 8 tons of smuggled wheat from aggressive community Read More »

By Abdullah Rabiiba URA’s Tax Education team was fully engaged at the 30th Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) International Trade Fair. They discussed tax awareness and compliance with the public and students, making taxation more accessible. The annual event at UMA Showgrounds, Lugogo, provided a dynamic platform for participants to learn about taxes’ role in national …

URA engages the Public at UMA’s 30th International Trade Fair Read More »