URA’S NEW TAX COMPLIANCE STRATEGY: WHY BUSINESSES MUST START RECONCILING THEIR NUMBERS By Dedan Mutatinensi For many businesses, tax compliance has traditionally been viewed rather narrowly: calculate the tax, file the return and make the payment before the deadline. That…
BY DEDAN MUTATINENSI years, Ugandans have had to keep track of two different identification numbers for two closely related purposes. The National Identification Number (NIN) is issued by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). It identifies an individual as…
Oil wealth: How Uganda can cash in? Why informal earners struggle with finances. Corporate Tax BY DEDAN MUTATINENSI Every entrepreneur remembers the excitement of making the first sale. It is the moment an idea begins to feel real. From then…
What New Tax Waivers Starting July 1st Mean Uganda Tax Waivers Starting July 1, 2026: What the New Debt Write-Off and Penalty Relief Means for Businesses and Individuals BY DEDAN MUTATINENSI For years, thousands of Ugandan businesses and individuals have…
BY DEDAN MUTATINENSI Taxation and manufacturing in Uganda: Is Government truly supporting industrial growth? For years, Uganda has spoken confidently about industrialisation as the future of the economy. Every National development conversation seems to return to the same themes: value…
BY DEDAN MUTATINENSI There is a sentence that is quietly making many landlords and wealthy individuals uncomfortable in Uganda right now: “Your lifestyle must match your tax records.” For years, Uganda’s tax system has heavily depended on salaried employees. If…
BY Dedan Mutatinensi There is a silent frustration growing among Ugandan employees. Not because people do not want to pay taxes. Most salaried workers already understand that taxation is part of nation-building. Every month, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is…
BY DEDAN MUTATINENSI For years, Pay As You Earn – PAYE has felt like one of those silent deductions you don’t question. You just look at your payslip, sigh a little, and move on. But this time, PAYE is different.…
15 November 2025 – Mutatinensi Dedan MBA, CTA, CPA, ACCA, BCOM When I started working with small business owners, one of the most common misconceptions I encountered was the belief that accountants and auditors do the same thing. I’ve had…
BY Mutatinensi Dedan MBA, CTA, CPA, ACCA, BCOM Starting with this week, we’ve been discussing customs and the intricate details that come with them. As we close our customs week, it’s essential to address one of the biggest barriers standing…
