Month: May 2025

By Irene Kabakama URA has engaged with clearing agents and declarants about the upcoming export fiscalisation process. This training is focusing on the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) and its role in export fiscalisation. This training, held today at Nakawa headquarters, follows the automation process that links EFRIS export invoices with ASYCUDA, aimed …

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By Solomon Mukisa The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has intensified its efforts in taxpayer education and revenue mobilization in Bugende, Makanga, Iringa, Butaswa, and Nabirumba—all under the Kamuli Domestic Taxes Station. This campaign, part of the Tujenge Uganda initiative, aims to expand the taxpayer register and promote voluntary compliance through a week-long outreach program. Key …

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By Irene Kabakama Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) ongoing efforts to combat illicit trade have seen notable success this past week, with several smuggling attempts intercepted and thwarted. On May 4, 2025, URA officials intercepted a truck with registration number UBK 671L, which was laden with smuggled wheat flour originating from a store in Bukwo town, …

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By Irene Kabakama URA’s efforts to combat illicit trade have been notably successful over the Easter season, as enforcement officers intercepted several smuggled goods across the country. As the celebratory season approached, trade volumes surged with businesses seeking to grow their sales and maximize profits. However, this potential was threatened by economic saboteurs flooding the …

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By Paul Kawanguzi The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) held a tax education workshop for women in the business community of Arua, aiming to promote compliance through knowledge sharing and dialogue. The workshop addressed common challenges, including distinction between taxes and city council fees. Miriam Nziru, a domestic taxes officer, clarified the mishap explaining each tax …

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By Irene Kabakama The Entebbe enforcement team intercepted 1,172 packets of button phone screens and 22,837 packets of LCD/LED phone screens, valued at USD 90000 last week. This operation targeted high-value items since the smartphone era has created a rising demand for spare parts. As a result, smugglers are rushing these goods into the market …

URA bursts racket, recovers smuggled phone screens from Entebbe Airport Read More »

By Francis Mawanda The tax education team in collaboration with the Mbale Domestic Taxes office, held a full-day camp in Butiru to educate, register and address the traders’ concerns. Butiru Town Council, situated in Manafwa district, is a rapidly growing economic centre although its traders knew little to nothing about taxes. Charles Bwayo, the chairman of the Butiru Traders Association, encouraged his members to engage URA and learn all they can about taxes. “This is our chance to voice all of our concerns as this …

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By Joshua Niyonshima The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed more than 100 tons of contraband goods that lacked Digital Tax Stamps (DTS). The destruction took place on 30th April 2025 at Luweero Industries Ltd, a government-approved destruction facility in Nakasongola District. The contraband included juices, soft drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and cement, were …

URA destroys 100 tons of un stamped products in Nakasongola Read More »

By Laura Nagaba Nataline The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has taken a significant step towards fostering a more robust tax ecosystem by successfully onboarding new town councils onto the taxpayer register. The onboarding exercises, conducted last week in Cyanika, Nyakabande, Kisoro and Rubanda, targeted wholesale and trade communities. The comprehensive program included sector-based workshops designed …

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