John R. Musinguzi, the Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has said that increased adoption of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) could significantly enhance Uganda’s Tax-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio.
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has exceeded its mid-year revenue target for the 2024/25 financial year, collecting Shs15 trillion against the projected Shs14 trillion. This marks an impressive surplus of Shs 322 billion above the set goal.
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement teams at Malaba and Busia had a busy festive season, intensifying operations against smugglers. On December 26, 2024, the Malaba team intercepted a suspected smuggling ring attempting to transport illegal electronic goods from Kenya into Uganda.
By Myra Iris Ochwo
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed 36.64 tons of illicit cigarettes valued at Shs1,684,107,271 in a major operation targeting illegal trade.
Uganda has achieved a significant milestone by being elected to the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) Council during the recently concluded General Assembly at the Radisson Blu Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda.
URA’s Commissioner for Information Technology and Innovation, Robert Mutebi, has urged African tax administrations to enhance domestic revenue mobilization to reduce the continent’s reliance on foreign aid and curb growing debt levels.
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) held talks with South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to improve trade facilitation and enhance collaboration.
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has introduced the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) jointly with South Sudan. This major development was announced by URA in a public notice dated Thursday, 21 November 2024.
