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Uganda Communications Commission Proposes Tax Reforms for... by Lawyard Staff June 19, 2026 Lawyard Staff Lawyard is a legal media and services platform that provides… 0 Shares 0 0 The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has put forth a comprehensive suite of proposed reforms to the nation’s telecommunications tax framework, aiming to significantly reduce the cost of digital services and accelerate Uganda’s digital transformation. The proposals target key areas including smartphones, internet data, and mobile money transactions, signalling a strategic shift towards fostering greater digital inclusion and economic participation. These recommendations are detailed in the UCC’s recent report, “A Study on the Impact of the Current Telecommunications Taxation Policy on the Communications Sector (2026).” The report critically assesses the current tax structure, arguing that it acts as a substantial impediment to digital inclusion, investment, and innovation, despite the sector’s impressive growth trajectory. By 2023, Uganda’s communications sector had expanded to encompass over 43 million mobile subscriptions and 27 million internet users, underscoring its status as a rapidly growing…

UCC suggests reforms to lower taxes on digital transactions UCC suggests reforms to lower taxes on digital transactions The Independent June 19, 2026 NEWS Leave a comment Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has proposed sweeping reforms to Uganda’s telecommunications tax regime, including reducing taxes on smartphones, internet data, and mobile money transactions, to make digital services more affordable and accelerate the country’s digital transformation. The proposals are contained in UCC’s report, “A Study on the Impact of the Current Telecommunications Taxation Policy on the Communications Sector (2026),” which argues that the current tax structure is constraining digital inclusion, investment, and innovation despite the sector’s rapid growth. According to the report, Uganda’s communications sector has expanded significantly over the past decade, registering more than 43 million mobile subscriptions and 27 million internet users by 2023, making it one of the country’s fastest-growing industries. However, UCC says the sector operates under a heavy tax burden that includes excise duties, Value Added Tax (VAT), mobile money levies, and import duties…

UCC pushes for lower smartphone taxes - NTV Uganda SHARE Real Banner Popup Test ✕ Uganda is on the brink of a major smartphone revolution. UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo says planned tax cuts on entry-level devices and new telecom financing models will make smartphones affordable for ordinary Ugandans. As 2G and 3G networks are phased out, the country expects near-universal smartphone adoption in the coming years a shift that will boost digital inclusion and grow the digital economy. Ronah Nahabwe reports. Share This Article Email Copy Link Previous Article NEMA evicts illegal occupants in Busabala Next Article Seeds Of Gold Clinic launched to promote smart agriculture Leave a review Leave a Review Cancel reply Trending News 15 hours ago 1 hour ago Ebola outbreak in DR Congo triggers tourism decline in Uganda as bookings drop March 3, 2025 March 5, 2025 Ukraine’s President Zelensky stresses his gratitude to the US March 1, 2025 March 3, 2025 Archbishop Ssemogerere condemns security brutality, mudslinging ahead of 2026 elections 15 hours ago Pirates Rugby Club and Heathens Rugby Club to lock horns in second semi-final March 2, 2025 April 25, 2025 Olympic champions feature in …

Uganda: UCC Suggests Reforms to Lower Taxes On Digital Transactions [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has proposed sweeping reforms to Uganda's telecommunications tax regime, including reducing taxes on smartphones, internet data, and mobile money transactions, to make digital services more affordable and accelerate the country's digital transformation.

Uganda: UCC Suggests Reforms to Lower Taxes On Digital Transactions Kampala — The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has proposed sweeping reforms to Uganda's telecommunications tax regime, including reducing taxes on smartphones, internet data, and mobile money transactions, to make digital services more affordable and accelerate the country's digital transformation. The proposals are contained in UCC's report, "A Study on the Impact of the Current Telecommunications Taxation Policy on the Communications Sector (2026)," which argues that the current tax structure is constraining digital inclusion, investment, and innovation despite the sector's rapid growth. According to the report, Uganda's communications sector has expanded significantly over the past decade, registering more than 43 million mobile subscriptions and 27 million internet users by 2023, making it one of the country's fastest-growing industries. However, UCC says the sector operates under a heavy tax burden that includes excise duties, Value Added Tax (VAT), mobile money levies, and import duties on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) devices, all of which increase the cost of digital access. Ke…

UCC Suggests Reforms To Lower Taxes On Digital Transactions The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has proposed sweeping reforms to Uganda’s telecommunications tax regime, including reducing taxes on smartphones, internet data, and mobile money transactions, to make digital services more affordable and accelerate the country’s digital transformation. The proposals are contained in UCC’s report, “A Study on the Impact of the Current Telecommunications Taxation Policy on the Communications Sector (2026),” which argues that the current tax structure is constraining digital inclusion, investment, and innovation despite the sector’s rapid growth. According to the report, Uganda’s communications sector has expanded significantly over the past decade, registering more than 43 million mobile subscriptions and 27 million internet users by 2023, making it one of the country’s fastest-growing industries. However, UCC says the sector operates under a heavy tax burden that includes excise duties, Value Added Tax (VAT), mobile money levies, and import duties on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) devices, all of which increase the cost of digital access. “The current high-ta…