Ibrahim Bbossa It is important for anyone in Uganda’s entertainment industry to understand their tax obligations. This includes artists, musicians, and writers who are required to pay taxes on their earnings from any creative work they produce. Artists in Uganda are required to pay income tax on all earnings, including international show revenues. Taxable income is your earnings minus allowable deductions. An 18% VAT applies to all services and goods, including entertainment. Artists with annual sales over Shs 150 million must register for VAT and charge it on their services. Freelancers will need to pay a withholding tax of either…
URA: Why artistes must pay taxes

A music show. URA insists that artistes must pay taxes on their earnings



