MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Introduces Mobile Tax Payment Scheme

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Uganda’s tax collection entity, has introduced a mobile phone payment system accepting tax payments from customers of Abu Dhabi-based Warid Telecom. The system is intended to “make it easier for the tax payers to fulfill their tax obligations.” The program allows tax payments of up to UGX 3 million (USD 1,200). This maximum is expected to be increased in the future. URA expects the platform to collect an average of approximately UGX 100 billion (USD 40.1 million) per month. Warid Telecom provides phones services in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda and Congo [1] [2].

By Brendan Millan, Research Associate

AboutUgandaRevenue Authority (URA): Established in 1991, URA is the tax collection authority ofUganda. URA is responsible for customs and excise duties, corporate services, domestic tax policy, internal audit and investigations.

About Warid Telecom: Founded in 2004, Warid Telecom is an Abu Dhabi-based mobile investment firm providing phone services in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda and Congo.

By Brendan Millan, Research Associate

Sources and Resources:

[1] Uganda Revenue Authority (URA): “URA Mobile Payment”, http://www.ura.go.ug/download/CGMS/URA%20MOBILE%20PAYMENT.pdf.

[2] Mobile Money Africa: “URA Unveils New Tax Payment System” by Ulius Businge. http://mobilemoneyafrica.com/uganda-ura-unveils-new-tax-payment-system/

MicroCapital.org story, March 29, 2012, “MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Western Union, MTN Launch Mobile Money Transfer Service in Uganda”, https://www.microcapital.org/microcapital-brief-western-union-mtn-launch-mobile-money-transfer-service-in-uganda/

MicroCapital.org story, February 13, 2012, “MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Airtel Launches Mobile Money Platform in Uganda”, https://www.microcapital.org/microcapital-brief-ugandas-airtel-launches-mobile-money-platform/

MicroCapital.org story, January 25, 2012, “MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Obopay, Warid Telecom Partner to Launch Warid Pesa Mobile Banking and Payment Service in Uganda”, https://www.microcapital.org/microcapital-brief-obopay-warid-telecom-partner-to-launch-warid-pesa-mobile-banking-and-payment-service-in-uganda/

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