Taxation

The firm and its resources have a broad and deep understanding of all aspects of tax Law in Uganda and the region. The Firm offers a wide range of services in areas related to tax law. Our services include consulting in the areas of International and Local tax administration, Revenue mobilization and Tax advisory. The team has competencies in service and compliance techniques for managing income tax, Value Added Tax and Excise Duty. Where required, the Firm works to receive pre-rulings and approvals from the Uganda Revenue Authority.

Other services include;

  • Corporation tax
  • Withholding tax
  • Tax exemptions
  • Income tax (including pay as you earn (P.A.Y.E) and property tax
  • Value Added Tax (VAT) registration and compliance audits
  • Taxation of resident and non-resident persons/companies in Uganda
  • Objections to tax assessments
  • Tax structures and tax planning
  • Tax audits and filing of tax returns
  • Customs and Excise duty
  • Finance related services
  • Staff training and recruitment
  • VAT and Withholding Tax refunds
  • Duty drawback
  • Technical training in taxation and business management
  • Input tax credit apportionments
  • Taxation of employment terminal benefits
  • Taxation under technical assistance agreements/programs
  • Stamp Duty
  • Representation before the Tax Appeals Tribunal
  • Double Taxation agreements and their tax implications

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Immigration

The competencies here include company profiling which is foundational for any corporate immigration applications. Our firm efficiently processes work permits/entry permits, special passes, defendant passes and student passes for our multinational clients.

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Foreign Investment Advisory

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