Uganda Implements New Tax Laws: Digital Services, VAT Exemptions, and Import Levies Updated

• Ugandan President signed tax amendment bills for the 2025-2026 Budget on 30 June 2025
• Digital services by non-residents to associates in Uganda are excluded from the 5% digital services tax and now have a 15% withholding tax
• VAT exemption is provided for solar lanterns and biomass pellets
• Supplies of aircraft are zero-rated for VAT, expanding beyond aircraft leasing
• A 1.5% infrastructure levy and a 1% import declaration fee apply to all goods imported for home use
• Goods exempted under the East African Community Customs Management Act are not subject to these charges

Source: regfollower.com

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