Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)



The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament in 1991. It operates under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and serves as the central body responsible for:





  • Assessment, collection, and accountability of central government revenues




  • Administration and enforcement of tax laws in Uganda







Key Functions




  1. Tax Collection





    • Domestic taxes (e.g., income tax, VAT, excise duty)




    • Customs duties (on imports and exports)




    • Non-tax revenue (e.g., licenses and fees)






  2. Taxpayer Services





    • Issuing Tax Identification Numbers (TINs)




    • Online tax filing and payment systems




    • Providing tax education and awareness






  3. Enforcement





    • Investigating tax evasion




    • Auditing taxpayers




    • Imposing penalties for non-compliance









Important Services




  • Apply for a TIN: You can apply online via URA's portal.





    • TINs are required for individuals and businesses for tax purposes.






  • URA Touchpoint: A digital platform for managing tax queries, requests, and documents.






  • Online filing and payments: Accessible via the URA website







Legal Basis




  • The URA operates under the URA Act, which details its mandate, powers, and structure. This can be reviewed via the Uganda Trade Portal as a downloadable PDF.







Leadership & Organization




  • Commissioner General: As of the latest information, the CEO is appointed by the President on recommendation of the Finance Ministry.




  • Head Office: URA Tower, Plot M193/4 Nakawa Industrial Area, Kampala, Uganda.




services@ura.go.ug

 



+256772140000

 



@URAuganda

 



@URApage

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