Private sector calls for tax uniformity across EAC
The region recorded losses and shortages in January when truckers went on strike on the Malaba highway after Uganda demanded Covid-19 retesting at a fee. Tax rate uniformity will render such actions unnecessary. PHOTO | FILE
The private sector in the East African Community has proposed harmonisation of several taxes including value added tax, income tax and excise duty in the 2022/2023 budget, arguing this will ease the cost of doing business in the region.
“Tax harmonisation is extremely important for all of use as East Africans. Tax matters impact businesses and most importantly impact our people,” said Simon Kaheru, the East African Business Council (EABC) chairperson, Uganda chapter.
