Tax Advisory
and Mining

Strategic tax advice for complex environments

We assist clients get the necessary tax clearances, certificates and also arrange their affairs in a way that makes their businesses commercially viable, taking into account the regularly changing tax regime in Uganda. This makes investment decision-making a lot easier in terms of planning and execution.

Uganda's mining sector is one of the fastest growing sectors. Currently, the Uganda government has proposed amendments to current mining laws and regulations to avoid red tape and streamline the sector in order to attract both local and foreign investors.

Our team advises its clients on:

1. Preparation of applications for licenses
2. Acquisition of licenses and permits i.e. prospective licenses, retention licenses, mining leases, exploration licenses, location licenses, and mineral dealer-licence for various minerals
3. Acquisition of surface rights for the different licenses

Corporate Tax Planning

We advise corporations on structuring their affairs to achieve tax efficiency, including group restructurings, holding company arrangements, and cross-border profit repatriation.

Tax Disputes & Litigation

Our team represents clients before the Uganda Revenue Authority, Tax Appeals Tribunal, and courts of record, resolving disputes relating to income tax, VAT, customs duties, and transfer pricing.

Transfer Pricing

We assist multinational enterprises in designing and documenting transfer pricing policies that comply with OECD guidelines and Uganda's transfer pricing regulations.

Tax Due Diligence

We conduct comprehensive tax due diligence reviews for mergers, acquisitions, and investments — identifying historic exposures and structuring mitigants ahead of transaction close.

Indirect Tax & Customs

We advise on VAT registration, compliance, and recovery, as well as customs classification, duty relief, and import/export regulatory requirements across the EAC Common External Tariff.

International Tax

We guide clients through double tax treaties, withholding tax obligations, permanent establishment risks, and BEPS compliance in cross-border transactions involving Uganda and the region.

Industries we serve

Our tax advisory practice serves clients across a broad spectrum of industries, bringing sector-specific knowledge to every engagement.

Tax Health Check

We begin with a diagnostic review of your current tax position, identifying potential exposures and planning opportunities across all relevant tax heads.

Strategy Design

We develop a tailored tax strategy aligned with your commercial objectives, taking into account the regulatory environment and relevant treaty positions.

Implementation

We support the implementation of tax structures, prepare opinions and rulings requests, and assist with documentation required by the URA.

Ongoing Compliance

We provide ongoing support for tax filings, audits, and correspondence with the revenue authority — ensuring full compliance and swift resolution of any queries.