Uganda: Three-year tax exemption for certain start-up businesses
Other indirect tax amendments as well, including repealing stamp duty on mortgages
The government in June 2025 announced a three-year tax holiday for Ugandan start-ups established after July 1, 2025, and other tax amendments including:
- Extending the income tax exemption for Bujagali Energy Limited
- Repealing stamp duty on mortgages
- Increasing excise duty rates on cigarettes
The amendments await presidential approval.