Day: February 18, 2025

By Dismas Nuwaine Local leaders in Kisoro District have commended the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for its ongoing efforts to educate and sensitize the public about Digital Tax Stamps (DTS). Alex Bagaragaza, the Senior Accountant and Financial Liaison Officer for Kisoro District Local Government, appreciated the initiative, noting that it will help clear misconceptions and …

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By Kamugisha Kabahweza Allan Uganda Revenue Authority has set its focus on growing the tax to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio to 20% in the next five years through the use of available data to widen the tax base. According to Abel Kagumire, the Commissioner Executive Office Operations at URA, the revenue body will use …

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By Gerald Bwambale In Ntwetwe town council, Kiboga district, the URA tax education team, alongside the Hoima Domestic Tax Office with support from local leaders, held an informative tax katale, wholesale & retail sector engagement. In a bid to help people understand how taxes fund socio-economic development, the team explained the importance of taxation for …

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By Dismas Nuwaine Herbert Rusoke, the Commissioner of Internal Audit at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has underscored the importance of continuous awareness campaigns and active stakeholder engagement in strengthening internal audit functions. He said this would be a major step in helping sister departments embrace audit processes, allowing them to spot potential risks that …

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By Joshua Niyonshima Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Customs has pledged to enhance support for businesses interested in joining the Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) Program to streamline trade processes and improve business facilitation. The announcement was made during an engagement with potential AEOs at URA’s Sendaula Hall last Friday. The team led by the Ag. Commissioner …

AEO program to benefit more compliant taxpayers Read More »