Day: November 27, 2024

URA dialogues with taxpayers to strategize for the future

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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URA, UWA, Police crackdown on wildlife tracking

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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Uganda moves to protect cargo trade with South Sudan

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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URA introduces taxpayers to new LED Web Returns

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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