Resources & Insights

Articles, guides, and tools to help you navigate tax, audit, compliance, and financial management in Uganda.

Relevant authorities and resources for tax, compliance, and professional practice in Uganda.

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Tax registration, e-tax, returns, and tax information. NGO Bureau Uganda NGO registration, regulation, and compliance. ICPAU Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda – professional body. URSB Uganda Registration Services Bureau – company and business registration. Bank of Uganda Central bank – financial sector regulation and statistics. Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Business membership and private sector advocacy.

Common Challenges & Solutions

Questions we often hear from businesses and NGOs in Uganda—and how we help. If you see your situation here, we're ready to support you.

We're getting URA penalties or don't know if we're tax-compliant. What do we do?

Solution: We review your tax position, filings, and deadlines against current Ugandan law and URA practice. We help you catch up on returns, correct errors, and put in place a simple compliance calendar so you avoid penalties and interest. Many clients start with a one-off compliance review, then move to ongoing support.

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Our donor or board is asking for an audit and we're not ready.

Solution: We help you get audit-ready: we align your records with what auditors need, strengthen internal controls, and can perform the audit when you're ready. We work to your deadline and explain each step so you're confident for donors and the board.

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We're an NGO and struggle with NGO Bureau reporting and financial management.

Solution: We support NGOs with statutory reporting to the NGO Bureau, sound financial management, and donor reporting. We can also design or strengthen your M&E so you can show impact clearly. Our team understands both regulation and how NGOs operate.

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Our books are messy and we can't get reliable reports for decision-making.

Solution: We help clean up records, implement or improve bookkeeping and reporting, and train your staff so you get accurate financial statements and management reports. You get clarity on cash flow, costs, and performance without having to do everything yourself.

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We're worried about fraud or misuse of funds. Who can we turn to?

Solution: We offer forensic analysis and fraud risk reviews: we can investigate suspected issues, recommend controls, and support follow-up action. Our work is confidential and can be tailored to your situation—whether you need a one-off investigation or a broader control review.

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We don't know which regulations apply to us or we're afraid of missing deadlines.

Solution: We map your obligations (company law, URA, sector regulators, NGO Bureau if applicable) and give you a clear compliance calendar. We help with filings and registrations and can provide ongoing compliance support so you stay in good standing.

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Our staff lack financial skills and we rely too much on one person.

Solution: We deliver capacity development: training on accounting basics, financial management for non-finance staff, audit readiness, and NGO financial systems. We strengthen your team so you're less dependent on a single person and can sustain good practice.

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