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A photo collage of Uganda's Finance Minister Matia Kasaija and URA Commissioner General John Musinguzi Rujoki

EXPLAINED: What’s New on Taxes in Uganda’s 2025/26 Budget?

Uganda has set an ambitious target to raise UGX 37.2 trillion in domestic revenue in the Financial Year (FY) 2025/26, representing a sharp increase from the projected UGX 31.9 trillion in FY2024/25,

June 12, 2025

Politics & Goverment·The Big Story

Cephas Birungyi, Founding Managing Partner of Birungyi, Barata & Associates, describes the current Tax Appeals Tribunal as 'a real breath of fresh air,' commending its ability to handle about 60 matters a week—up from just a quarter of that previously. He also praises the Tribunal’s exemplary timekeeping, stating, 'No government entity, apart from the Driving Permit Office, beats them in timekeeping."

The Stamp Duty Act: The Red Flags To Watch Out For

On 15th June 2023, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) issued a public notice, serving as a reminder to the public “to pay stamp duty on all Agreements or Memorandum of Agreement executed

August 22, 2023

Business & Markets·Thought Leadership