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Uganda Revenue Authority

Mobile money agents are part of the backbone of Uganda’s financial system, taking the largest share of withdrawal fees. From a UGX 4,325 charge on a UGX 150,000 transaction, for instance, they earn about UGX 1,600, roughly 37%, reflecting their critical role in providing liquidity and enabling access to cash nationwide.
Mobile money agents are part of the backbone of Uganda’s financial system, taking the largest share of withdrawal fees. From a UGX 4,325 charge on a UGX 150,000 transaction, for instance, they earn about UGX 1,600, roughly 37%, reflecting their critical role in providing liquidity and enabling access to cash nationwide.

How Much Tax You Pay on Mobile Money and Why it Matters

On the surface, withdrawing money from a mobile wallet appears to be a straightforward transaction. You request cash from an agent, pay a fee, and walk away. But behind that single charge
April 27, 2026
Customers withdraw cash from an ATM, a routine transaction at the center of policy debate after government dropped plans to introduce a tax on all cash withdrawals.
Customers withdraw cash from an ATM, a routine transaction at the center of policy debate after government dropped plans to introduce a tax on all cash withdrawals.

Govt Abandons Plan to Tax all Cash Withdrawals

Government has abandoned a proposed 0.25% excise duty on cash withdrawals from the financial system. The proposal, initially fronted under the 2026/27 Revenue Enhancement and Compliance Measures, was part of government’s larger
April 2, 2026
Proposed tax hike on second-hand clothes is likely to reignite debate, as government eyes revenue and industrial growth, sparking concerns over a possible spike in prices, worsened by weak local capacity, and potential disruption to Uganda’s garments sector.
Proposed tax hike on second-hand clothes is likely to reignite debate, as government eyes revenue and industrial growth, sparking concerns over a possible spike in prices, worsened by weak local capacity, and potential disruption to Uganda’s garments sector.

Tax on Used Clothes to Increase to 30%

Government has revived its efforts to rein in the importation of second-hand clothing, proposing to double the surcharge from 15% to 30% under the 2026/27 Revenue Enhancement and Compliance Measures. The proposal
March 29, 2026
Government says the proposed excise duty on all cash withdrawals aims to boost revenue and fairness, as Uganda grapples with high cash usage and pushes toward a more transparent, digital financial system.
Government says the proposed excise duty on all cash withdrawals aims to boost revenue and fairness, as Uganda grapples with high cash usage and pushes toward a more transparent, digital financial system.

All Cash Withdrawals Now to be Taxed

In a move that seeks to boost domestic revenue, government has proposed a new levy on all cash withdrawals across the financial system. The 2026/27 Revenue Enhancement and Compliance Measures propose introducing
March 29, 2026
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
Ramathan Ggoobi is steering Uganda toward a new fiscal era, pairing fresh taxes with aggressive enforcement to raise nearly UGX 4.8 trillion. His strategy signals a shift from policy to compliance, betting that smarter collection, not just higher taxes, will unlock revenue and reshape how the country funds its development ambitions.
Ramathan Ggoobi is steering Uganda toward a new fiscal era, pairing fresh taxes with aggressive enforcement to raise nearly UGX 4.8 trillion. His strategy signals a shift from policy to compliance, betting that smarter collection, not just higher taxes, will unlock revenue and reshape how the country funds its development ambitions.

Inside Ramathan Ggoobi’s Plan to Raise UGX 2.3 Trillion in New Taxes and UGX 2.54 Trillion Through Enforcement

When Finance Minister Matia Kasaija tabled government’s latest revenue proposals, attention quickly fixated on one figure: UGX 2.3 trillion expected from new tax measures. But buried deeper in the annexes is an
March 26, 2026
MTN secures a procedural victory as the Tax Appeals Tribunal halts URA’s objection, allowing the telecom giant to challenge a UGX 169.9 billion tax dispute without upfront payment.
MTN secures a procedural victory as the Tax Appeals Tribunal halts URA’s objection, allowing the telecom giant to challenge a UGX 169.9 billion tax dispute without upfront payment.

Tax Appeals Tribunal Halts URA’s Objection to Non-Payment of 30% of Disputed UGX 169.9b by MTN Over Due Process Failures

In a landmark ruling that sharpens the contours of tax enforcement and taxpayer rights in Uganda, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has halted Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) objection to MTN’s failure to
March 26, 2026
Under Sylvia Mulinge’s leadership, MTN has strengthened its financial position, accelerated growth in data and fintech, and expanded network investment, positioning the telecom to capture Uganda’s fast-growing digital economy.
Under Sylvia Mulinge’s leadership, MTN has strengthened its financial position, accelerated growth in data and fintech, and expanded network investment, positioning the telecom to capture Uganda’s fast-growing digital economy.

Five Years of Ambition: MTN Caps Strategy Cycle With Strong Growth

MTN Uganda has closed the final year of its Ambition 2025 strategy with strong financial and operational performance, underscoring the success of the telecom giant’s five-year push to transform from a traditional
March 13, 2026
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