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URA ASYCUDA System to Go Dark Briefly Amid Ongoing Efforts to Improve Digital Services

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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced a scheduled system upgrade that will temporarily affect its Automated System For Customs Data (ASYCUDA World) platform, a critical backbone of Uganda’s customs and trade operations. According to a public notice, the system will be unavailable on 20th March 2026 from 12:00AM to 6:00AM as the authority undertakes an upgrade on the underlying …

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NEW URA LICENSING RULES SPARK PANIC! Insiders warn billions threshold could lock out hundreds of agents

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KAMPALA: A storm is brewing inside the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) after a controversial proposal to overhaul licensing requirements for clearing and forwarding agents sparked fears of a massive industry shake-up that could push smaller players out of business. According to an internal communication circulating among industry stakeholders, URA is reviewing new licensing conditions for 2027 that would dramatically increase …

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SYSTEM CRASH CHAOS! URA Fires Indian Ledger System Firm — Staff Now Reconciling Taxes Manually

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Panic, confusion and sleepless nights have reportedly gripped officials at the tax body, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), after the institution allegedly switched off a sophisticated tax ledger system and forced staff to revert to manual reconciliation of taxes. According to an explosive internal memo seen by insiders, URA management terminated the contract of an Indian technology company that had …

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URA Tax Deadline Notice Sparks Election Jitters of Internet Disruption

URA Tax Deadline Notice Sparks Election Jitters of Internet Disruption

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) notice to file and pay monthly taxes by January 12, 2026, three days before the usual deadline (15th January) which also coincides with the highly anticipated January 15 general elections, has triggered anxiety among Ugandans. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, URA urged taxpayers to clear their Value Added Tax (VAT), PAYE, Withholding Tax …

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