This article contains information on the Ugandan Tax Identification Number (TIN) and how to register and get one on the URA website (www.ura.go.ug). 

The tax number is very necessary because it is used as an Identification number to identify and keep proper records of registered taxpayers in Uganda. In Uganda, the institution responsible for the giving out tax numbers is Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). They are also responsible for creating a platform for citizens to register to pay tax.

With all the above said, to get a tax number as a Ugandan citizen, you must register on the platform. Kindly follow the steps and any of the methods below to register for one

HOW TO REGISTER FOR TAX AND GET A TAX NUMBER (TIN)

When you register for URA eFiling for the first time and you do not have a tax reference number, URA will automatically register you and issue a tax reference number.  Note that you must have a valid Ugandan ID.

Follow these easy steps to register for TIN:

1. Kindly open your browser (opera, mozilla firefox, safari, internet explorer, chrome etc)
2. Type in the URA website address: Uganda Revenue Authority (ura.go.ug)
3. Follow the prompts and fill in the required details.
4. Then, you can click the ‘Submit Application’ button.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR YOUR TAX REGISTRATION

The following supporting documents are required:

1) Proof of Identity:

• Certified or uncertified copies of a valid identity document, driving license, passport, temporary identity document, asylum seekers certificate or permit together with the original identification.
• In the instance where a taxpayer is a minor, a certified or uncertified copy of the birth certificate of the minor together with a copy of the one of the parent’s/guardian’s identity document. If there is no surviving parent, the death certificate of one parent must be provided by the appointed guardian.

2) Proof of Address:

You must provide a list of documents that will be accepted by URA as proof of residential or business address.

The document must clearly show the taxpayers name (either initials and surname or first names(s) and surname) and the physical address.

3) Proof of Source of income:

All you need is a computer and internet access. As a registered eFiler you will then be able to submit your tax return online, make payments to SARS etc.

HOW TO GET YOUR TAX NUMBER IF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN IT

If you have forgotten your tax number you can request it from SARS in various ways:

• Send them a query. Please ensure your details match our records.
• At a URA branch. Remember to make an appointment before you visit a branch.

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