FILLING NGO ANNUAL RETURNS

An annual return is a yearly snapshot of an NGO’s activities to the NGO Bureau. The law requires that all Non-Governmental Organizations submit an annual return to the NGO Bureau

LOCAL SERVICE TAX IN UGANDA

The Local Service Tax was introduced by the Local
Governments (Amendment) (No.2) ACT, of 2008
which allowed local governments to levy, collect
and charge additional taxes in order to provide new
sources of revenue for local governments, and for
related purposes.

REGISTRATION WITH THE DATA PROTECTION OFFICE.

In today’s data-driven era, people are increasingly concerned about who may collect, use and disclose their personal information, with much emphasis on the right to privacy. Article 27 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda guarantees every person in Uganda the right to privacy. In particular, the Constitution prohibits Interference with the privacy of a person’s home, correspondence, communication, or other property.

Social Enterprise Taxation in Uganda – Defining A Charitable Institution for Purposes of Exemption from Income Tax

Yunus Social Business Foundation Uganda Limited (YUNUS) is a company limited by guarantee that provides concessional and soft loans, strategic and other support to social businesses in Uganda with the aim of alleviating poverty and related social and environmental problems. YUNUS is part of the Yunus Social Business Germany which is registered as a charity in Germany and is exempt for income tax purposes in that country. As part of its activities in Uganda, YUNUS lends money to businesses proven to have a social impact, the money is repayable with interest and in most cases, YUNUS requires borrowers to provide security.

Working in Uganda’s Oil & Gas Sector : Key Requirements for Expatriate Work Permits

Foreign workers are required under Section 53 of the Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act and Regulation 21 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) (National Content) Regulations to obtain work permits prior to taking up employment in Uganda. Work permit applications are approved and issued by the Directorate for Citizenship and Immigration Control under the Ministry of Internal Affairs.