On 27th March 2025, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development presented proposed amendments to the various tax laws before the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda for debate.

The proposals cover changes within the Income tax, Value Added Tax, Excise Duty and Stamp Duty regimes.

• The most recent development regarding the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill in Uganda is The Excise Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2025. This bill proposes revisions to tax rates on various goods and services, including cigarettes, beer, fruit juice, motor fuel, and plastic products. It also includes a provision allowing businesses to recover excise duty on damaged, expired, or obsolete goods.