MK@ 10! Working Across the Country
We understand what it really takes to bring services closer to our clients. We support our clients wherever and whenever they need us. Moreover we maintain the flexibility to build a team around every client’s specific needs. The firm is well established and ranked as one of the 70 most significant legal practices in Uganda, with offices in Kampala, Mbarara, Fortportal and Hoima. Our...Read More
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M-K @ 10! Counting Our Blessings!
Forward Dear Reader, Welcome to this premier issue of the M-K In-House Newsletter (M-K Stream) which is also being published on the 10th Anniversary of the Law Firm’s inception. Muhumuza-Kiiza Advocates and Legal Consultants came into existence on the 3rd day of September 2010 and 10 years on, we have been recognized and accredited as among the best 70 law firms by Public...Read More
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Are the Mortgage Regulations under attack?
A recent decision has paused questions about the constitutionality of statutory provisions that impose strict liability conditions upon affected people. The case of Fuelex v URA challenged the constitutionality of s.15 of the Tax Appeals Tribunal (T.A.T) Act requiring a tax payer pay 30% of the tax assessed before challenging the assessment contravened Articles 21 and 126(2)(a) of the Ugandan...Read More
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Tax Review
By Paul Epodoi Proposed Amendments to the Tax Laws (FY 2020-21) Introduction Uganda Revenue Authority will implement Five (5) Tax Amendment Laws for the FY 2020-21 once the Bills pass into Law and are assented to by the President. Here are highlights of the Bills, their status and proposed amendments. The commencement date should have been 1st July, 2020. Bill or...Read More
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How to set up a proper Board
Simply put, a board is what you make it. The composition of a board is usually determined by the governance structure of an entity. This is usually predetermined by the constitution of the entity. An entity in this context may be a private company, a non-profit organization or a school. The founders of such entities will put in place their governance systems at the point of establishing the...Read More
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