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Uganda has introduced mandatory e-invoicing for VAT-registered businesses to improve tax compliance and streamline financial reporting. The government requires electronic invoices to be generated, validated, and reported through the national tax system before issuance.
e-invoicing in Uganda aims to enhance transparency, reduce tax evasion, and improve business efficiency.
Regulatory authority
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) oversees e-invoicing compliance.
E-invoicing requirements
All VAT-registered businesses must issue electronic invoices through the URA’s invoicing platform.
Accepted invoice formats
Invoices must be issued in XML format, aligned with Uganda’s Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS).
Transmission channels
Invoices must be submitted through the EFRIS electronic invoicing system before being sent to recipients.
Digital signatures
Digital signatures are required for authentication and fraud prevention.
Archiving requirements
Invoices must be stored for at least five years under Ugandan tax laws.
How B2B e-invoicing works in Uganda
Businesses generate invoices digitally, submit them for validation through EFRIS, and then issue them to customers.
How B2G e-invoicing works in Uganda
Government suppliers must submit invoices through the EFRIS platform to ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
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