The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has added 420,183 new taxpayers to the register database, which growth has boosted revenue collection by 15%.
During a media briefing on January 8, 2025, at the URA headquarters in Nakawa, Kampala, Commissioner General John Musinguzi attributed the milestone to the simplification of TIN acquisition and the success of increased public awareness campaigns and engagements.
The addition of new taxpayers has contributed to a growth of UGX 322.57 billion, representing a 15.01% increase in domestic tax revenue collection for the period of July to December FY 2024/2025, compared to the same period in FY 2023/2024.
“The net revenue collections for the half year, that is, the period July 2024-Dec 2024, were UGX. 15, 248.85 billion, registering a notable surplus of UGX. 322 billion and a performance rate of 102.16%,” Musinguzi said.
Musinguzi also explained that Uganda’s domestic tax revenue collections now exceed customs duty collections, reflecting a shift in revenue mobilization driven by government initiatives such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and other efforts to strengthen the domestic economy.
He also applauded taxpayers who have willingly paid their taxes and the government of Uganda for providing a conducive atmosphere for revenue collection of a surplus totaling UGX. 322 billion.
However, URA continues to face challenges in domestic revenue mobilization, including taxpayer compliance issues, insufficient resources to support and sustain tax authority operations, lack of modern technology, and high levels of illiteracy and cultural beliefs that hinder tax compliance.
