Resolving Tax Disputes with Strategy and Authority We advise and represent corporate taxpayers, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and tax-exempt entities on the full range of tax controversies—from audit queries and objections to appeals and settlement negotiations. We combine technical excellence in tax law with a strong track record before URA, the Tax Appeals Tribunal, and superior courts of Uganda. We represent clients with a deep understanding of tax law, procedure, and commercial reality. For international tax complexities, we help clients navigate global tax rules, treaties, and ensure compliance. Whether structuring investments, managing transfer pricing, or resolving tax disputes across jurisdictions, we deliver strategic tax solutions that minimize risk and unlock global growth. We advise on inbound and outbound tax strategy, treaty application, transfer pricing, and cross-border dispute resolution. We are known for our technical tax depth, pragmatic advice, and ability to resolve complex international tax issues at both policy and transactional levels. We deliver clear, commercially grounded tax strategies that align with international best practices, local compliance, and your business goals. Our team comprises lawyers and advisors with deep experience in transfer pricing, tax litigation, global structuring, and treaty advisory. Global Transactions. Local Expertise. Strategic Insight. Private Wealth & Trust Planning Our private wealth lawyers help individuals, families, and business leaders protect, grow, and transition wealth across generations. From estate planning and trusts to asset structuring and family governance, we offer discreet, strategic legal counsel tailored to your goals. We are trusted estate planning lawyers helping individuals, families, and business owners protect their wealth, provide for future generations, and plan for life’s uncertainties. Whether you need a Will, a family trust, or a comprehensive succession plan, we provide tailored legal solutions with discretion and care. Secure your legacy. Protect your loved ones Why Clients Choose Us • Deep knowledge of local tax regimes and global tax standards • OECD-aligned transfer pricing expertise • Practical solutions that anticipate regulatory risk • Experience with tax authorities, treaty networks, and cross-border investments • Transfer pricing expertise across industries • Strategic insight into tax-efficient corporate structuring • Discreet, solution-focused, and globally networked Our Services URA Audit Defence & Assessment Objections • Representation during tax audits and desk reviews • Drafting and filing formal objections under Section 99 of the Tax Procedures Code • Requests for clarification or remission of penalties and interest • Review of URA computation methodology and legal basis ● Carry out negotiations with URA to ensure amicable settlement of tax controversy Tax Appeals Tribunal Representation • Preparation of appeals and pleadings before the TAT • Managing disclosure, expert evidence, and legal submissions • Negotiation of settlements or withdrawal of invalid assessments • Procedural and jurisdictional challenges High Court & Appellate Tax Litigation • Appeals from the Tax Appeals Tribunal • Judicial review of URA decisions • Constitutional tax litigation • Strategic litigation in precedent-setting cases Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) with URA • Applying for and managing tax ADR • Engaging URA’s Legal and ADR departments • Negotiating payment plans and compromise settlements • Ensuring confidentiality and enforceability of agreements Tax Penalty Mitigation & Recovery • Applications for waiver of penalties and interest • Recovery of overpaid or wrongly assessed taxes • Legal action to lift garnishee orders or freeze directives • Defence against criminal tax sanctions Tax Compliance & Advisory • Interpretation of Uganda tax laws and statutory obligations • Tax health checks and risk reviews • Tax structuring for business transactions • Sector-specific tax planning (telecom, banking, agriculture, etc.) • Guidance on tax treatment of employment, benefits, and expatriates • Settlement negotiations with URA legal and audit teams Corporate & Transactional Tax • Tax advisory on business setup and structuring in Uganda • Mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations • Tax-efficient real estate and land transactions • Stamp duty planning • VAT implications on domestic and cross-border supplies Withholding & Payroll Taxes • PAYE compliance advisory • Taxation of allowances, pensions, and benefits in kind • Withholding tax on payments to residents and non-residents • Annual returns and reconciliations with URA Tax Incentives & Exemptions • Guidance on tax incentives under the Income Tax and VAT Acts • Sector-specific exemptions (education, agriculture, exports) • Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) certification support • Tax structuring for donor-funded or exempt projects International Corporate Tax Advisory • Cross-border tax structuring • Jurisdictional comparisons for holding companies • Permanent establishment risk management • Tax-efficient repatriation strategies • Group reorganizations and M&A tax planning • Holding and operating structure planning • Treaty structuring and interpretation • Global tax compliance (FATCA, CRS, BEPS) • Permanent establishment risk assessment Transfer Pricing We bring together legal, tax, and commercial insight to help clients structure intra-group transactions, mitigate double taxation, and respond to the growing scrutiny of cross-border trade. Transfer Pricing services include: ● Transfer Pricing Advisory & Documentation • Design of TP policies and intra-group pricing models • Preparation of Local Files and Master Files • Benchmarking and economic analysis • Intercompany agreement review and drafting • Functional and risk profiling of group entities Audit Defense & Dispute Resolution • Response to TP audits by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) • Objections and appeals under the Tax Procedures Code • MAPs (Mutual Agreement Procedures) and APA advisory • Dispute resolution and litigation before the Tax Appeals Tribunal • Double tax relief and competent authority procedures Transaction Structuring & Risk Mitigation • Legal input into cross-border financing and royalties • IP structuring and licensing strategy • TP implications of supply chain, services, and management fees • Exit charges and business restructuring guidance • Thin capitalization and debt pricing review Compliance & Regulatory Engagement • TP compliance reviews and legal risk audits • Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) coordination • Support with URA disclosures and documentation deadlines • Engagement with revenue authorities on advance rulings and clarifications Tax Treaty Advisory • Application and interpretation of DTAs • Residency planning and treaty override risk • Withholding tax optimization • Anti-abuse provisions and limitation of benefits • Treaty shopping risk mitigation Compliance & Reporting • Global tax reporting and disclosures • Economic substance • Exit tax and expatriation tax planning • Global mobility and employment tax Private Wealth & Trust Planning Estate & Succession Planning • Wills and living Wills • Trust creation (family, charitable, offshore) • Letters of wishes and family protocols • Probate and estate administration • Planning for incapacity and guardianship Family Trusts & Asset Protection • Revocable and irrevocable trusts • Private trust companies (PTCs) • Business asset protection structures • Divorce-proofing and intergenerational asset safeguards • Wealth preservation in volatile jurisdictions Cross-Border Wealth Planning • Structuring for foreign assets and dual residency • Inheritance planning for global families • FATCA, CRS, and tax reporting compliance • Working with offshore trustees and corporate service providers • Repatriation and investment exit planning Family-Owned Business Advisory • Succession planning for business-owning families • Shareholder and family governance agreements • Board and next-gen leadership advisory • Conflict avoidance and intergenerational transition • Philanthropy structuring and family foundations Private Investment & Holding Structures • Holding companies for real estate, equity, and private investments • Offshore and regional investment vehicles • Co-investment and partnership agreements • Tax efficiency and risk mitigation structures • Legal support for UHNW investment platforms Who We Advise • Entrepreneurs and business founders • High-net-worth individuals and families • C-suite executives and professionals • Family offices and trustees • Philanthropists and charitable foundations • Diaspora clients with assets in Uganda • Global investors with interests in East Africa Who We Serve • Multinational Corporations • Regional Financial Institutions • Energy and Infrastructure Investors • International NGOs • Cross-Border Family-Owned Businesses • High Net Worth Individuals • Tax Exempt Organisations

We are Uganda and East Africa’s trusted insolvency and business restructuring specialists. We act as receivers, administrators, liquidators, turnaround experts, and strategic advisors to creditors and distressed companies. With our deep experience in insolvency litigations and law, financial management, and stakeholder negotiations, we bring clarity to complex business problems and craft tailored solutions that protect value and promote business continuity. Whether your company is navigating financial distress, debt pressure, or strategic uncertainty, we deliver practical solutions that stabilize operations, preserve value, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Whether you are facing insolvency, cash flow challenges, or strategic transition, our team of seasoned restructuring professionals delivers clear solutions, fast action, and lasting results. Our team includes licensed INSOL Fellows, insolvency practitioners, lawyers, financial analysts, and turnaround specialists who understand local market dynamics, regional legal frameworks, and international restructuring standards.

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