Month: November 2024

By Irene Kabakama URA is in talks with South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to enhance collaboration and improve trade facilitation. This was during a recent seven-day benchmark meeting for bilateral engagement with the South Sudan Revenue Authority and the DRC. The engagement which was organized by the Northern Corridor and Transport …

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By Irene Kabakama The Uganda Revenue Authority has commenced discussions with stakeholders to develop a new Corporate plan that will guide its operations for the next five years. The consultative meetings, according to Tina Kaidu, the Assistant Commissioner for Strategy and Risk, are vital, as the feedback will assist URA to develop an informed strategy …

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A recent operation by Ugandan authorities has led to the seizure of  massive contraband and prohibited wildlife items from a homestead in Naguru occupied by Chinese nationals. Acting on intelligence received on November 22, 2024, a team comprising officials from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), and Police detectives conducted a thorough …

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By Annet Nantongo Uganda Revenue Authority has launched the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) with South Sudan. This development was announced by URA in a public notice dated Thursday, November 21, 2024. In the public notice, URA said that the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), on behalf of the Government of the Republic of South …

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By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan URA has taken another step towards digital transformation by introducing taxpayers to the new Local Excise Duty (LED) web returns. This move is aimed at simplifying tax declarations and improving accuracy in tax reporting. According to Ag. Assistant Commissioner Compliance Management, Garry Kizito, the new LED web return form was implemented …

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By Alex Murungi In a recent operation, the URA Customs Enforcement Team One successfully busted a smuggling ring specializing in premium tech gadgets. The three-day operation led to the recovery of un customed goods worth UGX 443,362,476 in taxes. The smuggler’s tactic was to import goods into DR Congo and then smuggle them into Uganda …

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By Dismas Nuwaine Despite the heavy morning downpour, Tukegumya Victoria, a 36-year-old mother of five, was the first to arrive at the Nalweyo town council headquarters in Kakumiro district to pay her stamp duty fees. For Tukegumya, this was a crucial step to secure a land title for her six-acre farm. Tukegumya has had this land …

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By Akinyi Winiefred A 36-year-old man from Kisoro district has been arrested for defrauding people under the pretext of being the Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority. Ivan Cyubahiro, a broker and resident of Bunamwaya, was apprehended over the weekend following a tip-off from concerned citizens. He was allegedly soliciting contributions for the wedding …

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By Kamugisha Kabahweza URA’s enforcement teams in Mbarara and Gulu have impounded two motor vehicles conveying 2,450 bombas of illegal cigarettes. According to Frank Kanyike the in-charge Mbarara Enforcement, 750 bombas of Oris cigarettes were retrieved from a Tausi Bus Registration number UBN 345E in Lyantonde. “The contraband cigarettes will be transported to Kampala and later …

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By Irene Kabakama Proscovia Nabbanja, the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda National Oil Company, met with URA ‘s Ag. Commissioner General Denis Kateeba to discuss tax-related developments since UNOC became the sole importer of petroleum products in Uganda. “The engagement is to provide an up date on how we have progressed as we push …

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