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Under the new proposal, promoters will be required to deduct 6% and 15% withholding tax from payments to local and international artists, respectively, as government moves to tighten compliance in Uganda’s informal entertainment sector starting 2026/27.
Under the new proposal, promoters will be required to deduct 6% and 15% withholding tax from payments to local and international artists, respectively, as government moves to tighten compliance in Uganda’s informal entertainment sector starting 2026/27.

Promoters Will be Required to Withhold 6% or 15% on Payments Made to Artists in New Tax Measures

Starting the next financial year (2026/27), promoters will be required to withhold a 6% tax on any payments made to local artists and public entertainers. Under the new tax measure, they will
March 27, 2026
Uganda’s Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi (left) and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General John R. Musinguzi at the launch

UGANDA: National Budget Month Launched

The Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Civil Society Organizations have launched the National Budget Month ahead of the reading of the 2023/24 financial budget. Speaking
June 1, 2023
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A cross-section of businessmen from the private sector pose for a group photograph with the URA Senior Management at the URA Tower in Nakawa. This was after an engagement chaired by the URA CG, John Musinguzi.

URA CG John Musinguzi meets importers and PSFU to discuss the improvement of imports flow

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is to consider mechanisms of relaxing import clearance procedures to facilitate trade and support importers. This follows a recent meeting between URA’s Commissioner General, John Musinguzi, and members
April 21, 2023
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URA CG John Musinguzi (L) shakes hands with UBL Board Chairman Japheth Katto. Looking on (second right) is the UBL Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo

BOOSTING STORAGE: Uganda Breweries Commissions UGX17.6 Billion Logistics Warehouse And Empties Hardstand

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has commissioned a UGX 17.6 billion top-of-the-line logistics warehouse and empties handstand at a ceremony presided over by the Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) –
November 16, 2022
NSSF Managing Director, Richard Byarugaba, said the ruling was significant for NSSF’s members, given that the value is equivalent to almost 3 or 4 percentage points of the amount that NSSF paid out last year in interest.

NSSF wins UGX43 billion tax case against Uganda Revenue Authority

Commercial Court Judge, Justice Boniface Wamala has dismissed a UGX42.7 billion tax case against the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). This followed NSSF’s appeal of a 27th March 2020 ruling by the
November 3, 2020
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