The Uganda Freight Forwarders Association has expressed growing concern over escalating fuel prices, warning that the trend could significantly disrupt operations, particularly the transportation of goods across the country. According to the association, the surge in fuel costs is being driven in part by global instability, including ongoing geopolitical tensions in regions such as Iran, […]
The Uganda Freight Forwarders Association (UFFA) will in partnership with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), will host the RAME2023 – an international conference that brings together freight logistics stakeholders from the Region Africa and Middle East (RAME). Speaking during their 21st annual general meeting in Kampala, UFFA chairman, Charles Mwebembezi said the conference […]
Uganda Revenue Authority has exceeded her January 2023 revenue target by collecting UGX 2,093.2 billion over a target of UGX 2,078.52 billion, thus posting a surplus of UGX 14.68 billion. The surplus has reduced the half-year revenue deficit from July to December 2022 for the 2022/23 Financial Year from UGX 94.6 billion to UGX 80 […]
Uganda has become the fifth country in Africa and the first in East Africa to have an accredited training centre offering the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) diploma in freight forwarding, a training program that is administered by FIATA members. Being a member of FIATA, the apex body and umbrella association of all […]
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), together with the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) have urged traders to obtain marine cargo insurance policies for their imports from locally licensed insurance companies, prior to obtaining customs clearance. The implementation of this move follows a July 31, 201 9 directive from the Minister of Finance requiring URA to provide the […]
The Gazette highlights changes effected by the Council of Ministers to the EACCMA and the EAC CET with effect from 1st July 2022. A copy of the new gazette can be accessed here
It is confirmed that over 1200 customs agents sat their competence text exams last week and we are waiting for progress from the URA team. Communication will come up soon!!