Tax Compliance Archives

Ferdinand Kamya is a Ugandan tax consultant and the managing partner of Intela Advisors.

When Excel Files Become “Imported Services”: Rethinking VAT on Cross-Border Projects in Uganda

By Ferdinand Kamya Uganda has made significant strides in strengthening tax compliance in cross-border projects, particularly in large infrastructure and consultancy engagements involving multinational firms. The principles are now largely settled:

January 23, 2026

Thought Leadership

Sarah Chelangat has rejoined Ernst & Young (EY) as Partner after nearly four years of public service at Uganda Revenue Authority

Sarah Chelangat exits URA’s Domestic Taxes Docket after Four Years, Rejoins Ernst & Young as Partner

Sarah Chelangat, the outgoing Commissioner for Domestic Taxes at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has rejoined Ernst & Young (EY) as Partner after nearly four years of public service. Her return to

September 4, 2025

Executive Profiles·The Big Story

John Musinguzi Rujoki, URA Commissioner General addressing the press on the tax revenues early this year.

URA Expands EFRIS Compliance to 12 New Sectors in Sweeping Tax Digitisation Move

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has expanded the scope of its Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) to cover twelve additional sectors, marking one of the most significant tax compliance reforms

August 30, 2025

The Big Story

Equity Bank awards Mr. Robert Kassaja of Kassaja & Sons Mirrors in Busia as the Most Committed Customer and Richard Omusei of Halcyon High School in Soroti as the Most Influencial Customer.

Eight Transformative Lessons for SME Success: Insights from TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Bank in Mbale

In the bustling city of Mbale, Uganda, the TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Bank event brought together entrepreneurs, dreamers, and innovators under the warm glow of a shared vision: to unlock the potential

August 22, 2025

Business & Markets·Company News

Diana Kisaka shares 17+1 transformative lessons from her 17-year journey at URA—on leadership, integrity, financial strategy, and balancing career with family. From faith-driven leadership to people development, she reveals how success is built on competence, ethics, and long-term vision.

The Harvest Is Always Bigger Than The Seed And 17 Other Lessons That Diana Kisaka Has Learnt In 17 Years As A Finance Professional At Uganda Revenue Authority

In an era where professionals frequently change jobs in search of higher salaries, better working conditions, or new challenges, Kisaka is a rare example of stability. She has spent 17 years at

March 5, 2025

C-Suite Leadership·The Big Story·Women In Leadership

Mark Ruhindi, the author, is a tax lawyer and transactions advisor.

KICKBACKS, CORRUPTION AND TAX COMPLIANCE: Is There A Safe Space Around This Unfortunate Reality In Corporate Uganda?

Weeks back, I read a tweet that went like this; “I asked some boda guy why he parked within a roundabout, and he said you can’t be orderly in an environment where

November 27, 2023

News & Analysis·Thought Leadership

Sarah M. Chelangat, Commissioner Domestic Taxes, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

OPINION: Fulfilling your tax obligations is now easier than ever before- more reason to file and pay your taxes on time

By Sarah M. Chelangat For years, tax compliance has eluded the tax man with slightly over 2 million taxpayers out of a population of 20 million working adults contributing to the tax

December 31, 2022

Company News·News & Analysis·Thought Leadership