Uganda Tax Overview
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) administers taxes through the eTax platform. Corporation tax is 30%, VAT at 18%. EFRIS (Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution) is mandatory for VAT-registered taxpayers.
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Why Choose PakalaTax
We are the first choice for businesses seeking high-quality, cost-effective accounting and tax services.
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With years of industry knowledge and continuous training, our professionals ensure compliance excellence.
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Ugandan Tax & URA Compliance Services
Uganda’s tax system, governed by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), features a 30% corporate income tax rate, 18% VAT, and a range of excise duties and levies. As Uganda continues to develop its oil and gas sector and strengthen its position as an EAC business hub, tax compliance has become increasingly important for both domestic and international businesses. PakalaTax’s Uganda Hub provides comprehensive tax and accounting services tailored to the Ugandan regulatory environment.
Our Kampala-connected team handles all URA compliance requirements: annual income tax returns, monthly VAT returns through the URA e-Tax system, PAYE submissions, withholding tax on service fees (6%), professional fees (6%), and non-resident payments (15%), as well as Local Service Tax (LST) and Local Hotel Tax where applicable. We also manage entity registration with URSB, TIN applications, and customs documentation for import/export businesses.
Oil & Gas Sector Taxation
With the development of the Lake Albert oil fields and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), Uganda’s petroleum tax provisions have become critically important. PakalaTax advises on the Income Tax (Amendment) Act provisions for petroleum operations, including ring-fencing rules, cost recovery mechanisms, additional profits tax, and the capital gains implications of upstream licence transfers. Our team also supports contractors and subcontractors with the specific withholding tax and VAT provisions applying to the petroleum sector.
Investment Incentives & Free Zones
Uganda offers tax incentives through free zones and export processing zones, with benefits including 10-year corporate tax holidays, duty exemptions on raw materials, and stamp duty waivers. The Uganda Investment Authority administers investment licences for qualifying domestic and foreign investors. PakalaTax advises on qualifying criteria, application processes, and ongoing compliance to maintain incentive benefits, as well as sector-specific incentives for agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and ICT.
Key Ugandan Tax Dates
- 15th of following month — PAYE and withholding tax remittance
- 15th of following month — VAT return and payment
- Quarterly — Provisional income tax instalments
- 6 months after year-end — Annual income tax return
- Bi-annually — LST returns (some districts)
PakalaTax provides reliable, professional tax services in Uganda backed by deep understanding of URA requirements and EAC frameworks. Contact our Uganda team for a free consultation.
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