Uganda's Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MOFPED) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have agreed to work towards increasing the country's tax-to-GDP ratio from the current 14.2% to 20% by the 2029/30 financial year.

The commitment was made during a meeting between Finance Minister Henry Musasizi, URA Board Chairman Emmanuel Katongole and the URA senior management team led by Commissioner General John Musinguzi.

The meeting focused on revenue enhancement measures for the 2026/27 to 2029/30 financial years.

Musasizi said the strategic direction of URA aligns with the government's ambition of raising the tax-to-GDP ratio to 20%, adding that he is committed to working with the tax authority to achieve the target.

He said URA should implement strategies to ensure that all Ugandans with taxable income pay their fair share of taxes, noting that tax compliance should not remain the responsibility of only a few taxpayers.

Katongole called for stronger data integration between Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and URA to improve revenue assurance. He also proposed the establishment of a centralized Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Namanve to facilitate trade while reducing costs, delays and revenue risks.

The URA Board Chairman further highlighted the need to review double taxation agreements that limit Uganda's taxing rights.

Commissioner General John Musinguzi said revenue mobilization is a shared national responsibility, adding that coordinated action, stronger tax compliance, improved sector visibility and sustained government support would help Uganda close its revenue gap and finance national development priorities.

The meeting was also attended by Minister of State for Privatisation and Investment Aminah Mukalazi, who urged URA to intensify tax education across the country, expand the tax base, promote formalization and ensure that URA staff are not agents of corruption.