Uganda's tax landscape — governed by the Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, Tax Procedures Code, and a growing body of URA practice — demands specialist legal counsel. Muganwa, Nanteza & Co. Advocates provides comprehensive tax advisory and dispute resolution services for corporates, investors, and high-net-worth individuals.
From structuring M&A transactions for optimal tax efficiency to representing clients before the Tax Appeals Tribunal and appellate courts, our team delivers results-driven counsel at every stage of the tax lifecycle.
Tax-efficient structuring of investments, joint ventures, and corporate reorganisations, including group tax consolidation and holding company advice.
VAT registration, compliance audits, input tax recovery, and transfer pricing policy documentation to meet URA arm's length requirements.
Pre-acquisition tax due diligence, deal structuring to minimise stamp duty and capital gains exposure, and warranty & indemnity review.
Double tax treaty analysis, withholding tax planning, PE risk assessment, and cross-border dividend repatriation structuring.
Advising employers on NSSF registration, contribution calculations, penalty waivers, and regulatory compliance under the NSSF Act Cap 222.
Structuring employer-sponsored pension schemes, executive retirement benefit plans, and advising on the Income Tax implications of pension contributions.
Full representation before Uganda's Tax Appeals Tribunal on income tax, VAT, customs, and excise duty objections lodged against URA assessments.
Appellate tax litigation and judicial review of URA decisions in the Commercial Division, including landmark precedent-setting cases.
Drafting and filing objections to tax assessments, attending URA objection hearings, and negotiating settlement and instalment payment arrangements.
Accompanying and representing clients through URA field audits, managing document requests, and limiting taxpayer exposure through proactive disclosure strategies.
Our tax team combines deep knowledge of Ugandan tax legislation with practical experience in URA audit management, Tax Appeals Tribunal advocacy, and cross-border tax structuring. We have represented major corporates and multinationals in high-value tax disputes and continue to secure favourable outcomes for our clients.
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