Tax and accounting in Uganda

Self-employed or running a company in Uganda: what to know

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How do I register a business in Uganda?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Uganda Company Formation & Entity Choice skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Uganda?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Uganda Personal Income Tax skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Uganda skills on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Uganda?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Uganda VAT skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Uganda?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Uganda Payroll & Social Contributions skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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