Should you pay international income tax as a Resident?

While establishing is a resident for purposes of income tax, tests are applied to establish whether one is a resident for purposes of international taxation have since and somewhat become archaic considering the digitalization of economies. When we speak of a resident under the Income Tax Act of Uganda, it's considered to be a resident individual, resident company, resident partnership, resident trust, resident retirement fund, the government of Uganda or a political subdivision of the government of Uganda. The mode of taxation of residents is that they are taxed from income from all geographical sources.

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MUTUAL SEPARATION AGREEMENTS: TO BE OR NOT TO BE?

Arising out of the busy and vibrant economies of the world such as The United Kingdom, Russia and South Africa is the growing trend of Mutual Separation Agreements (MAS) in Employment Law. What is a mutual separation agreement? In layman terms, mutual separation agreements are arrangements where both parties to an employment contract, that is, the employee and employer, come to agreeable terms as to how to end the employment relationship. MSAs are primarily characterized by joint/shared acceptance to the terms of the agreement by both the employer and employee and as such, are mutually beneficial to the parties.

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Bankers’ duty of care to safeguard customers’ deposits

In the recently decided case of Kiyimba Moses Prince versus Centenary Rural Development Bank (H.C.C.S No. 0830 of 2014), Hon. Justice Thomas Ocaya held that banks owe their customers a duty of care to safeguard deposits whether monetary, documentary or any valuable of its customers and failure to do so can and will attract damages of a general, specific and punitive nature. The facts are that in 1999, the plaintiff, Kiyimba Moses Prince, took out a loan facility of UGX 1,500,000/= with Centenary Bank where he pledged and deposited his original duplicate Certificate of Title in respect of his land as security.

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The Emergence and Advancement of Tech Law in Uganda

Uganda, like many countries, has been an active participant in the global advancement and rapid growth of the digital landscape. As digital platforms, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to evolve, it has become crucial for the government to establish a robust regulatory and legal framework. Such measures ensure a seamless transition and integration of digital benefits while safeguarding against potential challenges of the digital age. This article explores the different branches of tech law in Uganda, showcasing their developments and advancements.

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Bona fide purchaser for value without notice & concealment of stamp duty

The learned Lady Justice Alexandra Nkonge Rugadya presided in Grace Segujja vs Mugga Adam and 3 others Civil Suit No. 283 of 2009 reaffirmed the position of a bona fide purchaser for value without notice and discussed the payment of a lower stamp duty than what is prescribed by the Chief Government Valuer and whether it imputes fraud on the purchaser. The facts are that the widow, as the administrator of the estate of her late husband’s estate, was registered on land vide Kibuga Block 21, Plot 233 at Busega.

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Basics about Mohammedan Marriages in Uganda

Hot on Ugandan lips and in the media is a one Hajji Habib Ssegizu Nsikonnene, a resident of Kijjo Namasengere Village, in Mukono who is both villain and hero after he wedded seven wives in a single ceremony of whom two are blood sisters. Hajji Habib, who in part is being touted as a real man, has also suffered some backlash from religious leaders who view Habib's decision as an affront to Islam and a stain on the institution of marriage. It is worth discussing the nature and execution of Mohammedan marriages, as was Habib’s, that one may have an informed opinion on matters as they stand in the Laws of Uganda.

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Trial Separation might just be what the Doctor ordered for your marriage.

Society today, even in the Ugandan context is plagued by divorce, especially within the first three years of marriage. On average, for every five marriages, there are three divorce proceedings that ensue. Separation is a situation where a husband and wife live apart from each other for a given period of time. There are two types of separation i.e. separation by agreement (mutual separation) and judicial separation ( separation by court). Separation by agreement is when a husband and wife agree to stay away from each other for sometime and they enter into an agreement called a “separation agreement,” which lays out the terms governing the separation.

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Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters

In a tech powered world, common with financial transactions that cut across international borders effortlessly, tax evasion is rampant across the globe, plaguing governments indiscriminately. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Council of Europe perceived the need to streamline certain protocols for the curbing of the tax evasion menace and as such, a multilateral instrument to facilitate the exchange of information between tax authorities was conceived, and in 1988, the Convention of Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters was adopted in Europe to combat tax evasion and ensure that individuals and businesses pay their fair share of taxes.

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High Court of Uganda Rules on Taxation of Proceeds from Sale of Mortgaged Properties

On the 22nd day of May 2023, the High Court of Uganda issued a significant ruling in the case of Luwaluwa Investments v Uganda Revenue Authority HCCMA No. 1336 of 2022, while determining an appeal arising from the Tax Appeals Tribunal.

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