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Uganda's property tax collections way below potential - World Bank


Published on 2024-12-16 10:20:48 - Daily Monitor
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  • Outside Kampala Metropolitan Area, according to the Local Government Finance Commission, Jinja City generates the largest share of revenue from property taxes, averaging Shs1.6b, followed by Gulu City at Shs1.1b and Masaka City at Shs900m.

The article from Monitor discusses a World Bank report highlighting that Uganda's property tax collections are significantly below their potential. According to the report, property taxes in Uganda are underutilized, with collections amounting to only 0.04% of GDP, far below the Sub-Saharan average of 0.3%. The World Bank suggests that if Uganda improved its property tax system, it could increase its revenue by up to 10 times the current amount. Key issues identified include outdated property valuations, poor enforcement, and a lack of comprehensive property records. The report recommends reforms such as updating property valuations, enhancing compliance, and improving the overall tax administration to boost revenue, which could fund essential public services and infrastructure development.

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