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VAT Registration and EFRIS in Uganda: What Businesses Need to Know

11 June 2026

VAT Registration and EFRIS in Uganda: What Businesses Need to Know

Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged on taxable goods and services. Businesses above the registration threshold must register with URA.

Who must register

Businesses whose taxable turnover exceeds the threshold set in the VAT Act over a set period must register. Some register voluntarily. Confirm the current threshold with URA.

What is EFRIS?

The Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution lets URA receive invoice data in real time. VAT registered businesses and others notified by URA must issue e-invoices or e-receipts.

Ways to use EFRIS

  • Web portal
  • Desktop app
  • System to system integration with your accounting or POS software
  • Electronic fiscal devices

Filing

File VAT returns monthly by the due date and keep records.

Penalties

Non compliance attracts penalties. Get professional tax advice.

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