Hello. I’m Alfred Habaasa.
I am an experienced tax expert in Kampala Uganda. I have over 12 years experience in tax with 7 years spent at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and 5 years spent with Ernst & Young Tax services Uganda. I currently head REDMOND Tax, an independent tax practice affiliated with REDMOND Associated Advocates.
I know a lot of tax covering day to day Tax compliance in Uganda and the wider Africa region, international tax (including transfer pricing), specialized Mining and Oil and Gas Taxation for various African tax regimes, General Tax Advisory, and Tax Dispute Resolution.
Blogs
The Looming Impact of the OECD’s Pillar Two (Global Minimum Tax) on Uganda’s Fiscal Landscape.
Home The Looming Impact of the OECD’s Pillar Two (Global Minimum Tax) on Uganda’s Fiscal Landscape. Published April 22, 2026 5 min read Facebook Twitter Youtube A. Background As the forerunner of the OECD’s BEPS 2.0 project, The Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) represents an important shift in the international...
Read MoreUganda Income Tax Incentives 2026
Home Uganda Income Tax Incentives 2026: A Comprehensive Guide for local and foreign investors. Published February 6, 2026 3 min read Facebook Twitter Youtube 1. Introduction Many Ugandans believe that tax holidays are only for foreign companies. This perception is not only common but also increasingly outdated. Far from being...
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Understanding PAYE in Uganda: A Guide for Employers
Home Understanding PAYE in Uganda: A Guide for Employers Published January 20, 2026 1 min read Facebook Twitter Youtube 1. What is PAYE? Managing payroll can be a challenge, but understanding the fundamentals of PAYE is essential to keeping your business compliant and avoiding costly errors with the Uganda Revenue...
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VAT in Uganda Explained: Mechanism, Registration, Management
Home VAT in Uganda Explained: Mechanism, Registration, Management Published January 20, 2026 3 min read Facebook Twitter Youtube 1. What is VAT? In Uganda, and as known globally VAT in full is ‘Value Added Tax’ Like many other governments, Value Added Tax (VAT) is a core revenue stream used by...
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URA’s Post Exchange Voluntary disclosure of foreign assets and income
Home URA’s Post Exchange Voluntary disclosure of foreign assets and income Published January 7, 2026 3 min read Facebook Twitter Youtube Legally, what exactly is going on and who exactly should be concerned. 1. Background As part of its readiness and preparedness to implement the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance...
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Understanding Basics of Withholding Tax
Home Understanding Basics of Withholding Tax Published November 9, 2025 3 min read Facebook Twitter Youtube 1. In a nutshell, Withholding Tax (WHT) is; A method in which tax is paid at source, i.e. for every income one receives, tax has already been deducted. The tax authority (government) devises means...
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Your TIN Guide for Ugandan Businesses
Home Your TIN guide for Ugandan businesses Published October 25, 2025 3 min read Facebook Twitter Youtube The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is the single most important key for any individual or company operating in Uganda. It’s more than just a number; it’s your gateway to compliance, a requirement for...
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