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A photo collage of Uganda's Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, URA Commissioner General, Musinguzi Rujoki, Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, and Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties). The proposed tax amendments are designed not only to increase revenue collection but also to enhance compliance and support URA’s enforcement efforts.

What Uganda’s UGX 1.7 Trillion Tax Plan Means for Your Wallet

From transport fares and household shopping to business operations, Uganda’s proposed tax changes for the Financial Year 2026/27 are likely to be felt in different ways across the economy, depending on how

April 3, 2026

Economy & Policy·The Big Story

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