Uganda

On 3 September 2026, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) issued a public notice directing all tenants in Uganda to demand an Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) receipt from their landlords whenever rent is paid. This directive reinforces the ongoing expansion of Uganda’s mandatory e-invoicing regime, which aims to enhance VAT compliance, curb tax

On 3 September 2026, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) issued a public notice directing all tenants in Uganda to demand an Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) receipt from their landlords whenever rent is paid. This directive reinforces the ongoing expansion of Uganda’s mandatory e-invoicing regime, which aims to enhance VAT compliance, curb tax

As of 17 August 2026 the Uganda Revenue Authority URA has issued an official clarification regarding the Electronic Fiscal Revenue Invoice System EFRIS confirming that the platform does not constitute a direct tax obligation for registered taxpayers operating under Uganda’s Value Added Tax framework. The statement was released via URA Commissioner General Circular Ref. URA/CG/2026/08

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced the extension of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) mandate to additional taxpayer categories, building upon the existing requirement for all Value-Added Tax (VAT) registered businesses. Effective July 1, 2025, specified sectors must adopt EFRIS to generate electronic invoices and receipts, aiming to enhance tax transparency,

On 8 August 2026, the Uganda Revenue Authority published a step-by-step instructional guide to assist taxpayers in registering for the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS). The guide supports the mandatory EFRIS rollout that commenced on 1 July 2025 and targets businesses across newly designated sectors. Registration is a prerequisite for issuing valid fiscal

Key Takeaways Procurement Scope: The notice invites sealed bids for an Enterprise Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing Solution, with a budget of UGX 3,000,000, targeting delivery by 31 July 2026 at 10:00 am on the 13th floor of URA Tower. Submission Timeline: Bid security must be provided, and the closing date is set for 13 July 2026, following a pre‑bid meeting

Key Takeaways Statutory Clearance Period: Owners of goods that have exceeded their statutory clearance and warehousing period are required to regularise their status within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, paying all requisite taxes and fees. Penalty Waiver Scheme: A temporary penalty‑waiver programme is in effect, allowing taxpayers to clear goods

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) expresses deep appreciation to compliant taxpayers, framing tax payment as a patriotic act that directly finances essential public services, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and national security. Key Highlights from FY 2025/2026 Goals for FY 2026/2027 Looking ahead, URA aims to support Uganda’s economic self-reliance by targeting UGX 40 trillion in domestic revenue