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Tax relief for businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, nation-wide lockdown and Standard Operating Practices, several businesses have performed below average or not at all. The government considerately provided some relief for businesses to ensure that there is no massive unemployment and business closure due to the pandemic.

WHT on commission payments to insurance and advertising agents

The Imposition of 10% WHT on commissions paid to insurance and advertising agents effective July 1, 2020, was an expected change given the recent success by the URA in a court judgement.

Withholding tax (‘WHT’) on international payments and return filing

Withholding tax agents and persons making international payments including payments to non-residents providing shipping, air transport or telecommunication services in Uganda and payment of interest to resident persons are now required to furnish monthly WHT returns.

Pro-active compliance to manage Tax Risk

Only two things in life are mandatory for everyone, and we will discuss how to manage only one of the two; Tax, especially if you are susceptible to a tax review. We will dwell on the current stance of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) while conducting reviews and audits.

Forvis Mazars in Uganda brochure

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Forvis Mazars in Uganda was established in 2013 to provide tax, auditing and business advisory services to local and international organisations, ranging from small and medium groups to large companies across commercial, industrial and not-for-profit sectors. The firm has grown to become one of the mid-tier firms in the country. We are known for providing high-quality advisory services.