Ugandan Parliament Considering Tax Bills for 2025 Budget

The Ugandan Parliament is reportedly considering several draft tax bills submitted on 27 March 2025 as part of the 2025 budget. Some of the main tax measures include:

• Extending the tax exemption for the Bujagali hydropower project until 30 June 2032;
• Excluding digital services provided by non-residents to associates in Uganda from the 5% digital services tax, which will instead be subject to a 15% withholding tax;
• Introducing a three-year income tax exemption for newly established start-up b…