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Value Added Tax

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
IMF wants Uganda to introduce VAT on fuel and cut excise duty to boost revenues, warning that poor sequencing could fuel public backlash and economic pressure.
IMF wants Uganda to introduce VAT on fuel and cut excise duty to boost revenues, warning that poor sequencing could fuel public backlash and economic pressure.

IMF Wants Govt to Introduce VAT on Fuel

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged government to introduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products as part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization and improve fiscal sustainability.
February 9, 2026

 

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