URA – Updated e-invoicing requirements for VAT-registered taxpayers
URA has tightened timelines and documentation checks for e-invoicing on supplies above a specified threshold. Non-compliance may delay VAT input claims and trigger audits.
Regulatory Watch
Monitor changes from URA, URSB, NSSF, KCCA, PDPO, UCC and other regulators – and translate them into client actions.
Regulatory Alerts Feed
Illustrative stream of updates that Lawstream would track, tag and assign.
URSB – Revised format for annual return filings
URSB has introduced updated annual return forms requiring clearer disclosure on shareholding and beneficial owners. Lawstream needs to update internal templates and checklists before the effective date.
PDPO – Guidance note on consent and school records
New guidance clarifies expectations on parental consent and data minimisation for children’s records. Relevant for Lawstream’s school and education sector clients.
KCCA – Updated list of trades requiring licences
KCCA has refreshed the schedule of trades and fees. Useful for new business setup and branch expansion engagements within Kampala.
Upcoming Effective Dates
Snapshot of key dates that should drive client communication and workflow updates.
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01 Jul 2026 High impactURA – updated e-invoicing rules take effect
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01 Apr 2026 Plan templatesURSB – new annual return format
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Ongoing Sector notePDPO – guidance on schools & health records
Client Impact Snapshot
Illustrative view of which segments and clients are most affected by current alerts.
Active alerts
4
Clients flagged
11
High impact items
2
| Segment | Affected clients | Key regulators | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-registered SMEs | 5 | URA | Draft e-invoicing advisory & FAQs |
| Company clients | 4 | URSB | Update annual return templates |
| Schools & education | 2 | PDPO | Review consent & privacy notices |
Tracked Topics & Keywords
What Lawstream is “watching” across regulator sites, notices and news.
“e-invoicing”
“annual return”
“data protection”
“trading licence”
“beneficial owner”
“SACCO regulation”
E-invoicing – VAT
Watch for URA notices, guideline updates and FAQs related to electronic invoicing and VAT input claims. Connect hits to Tax Obligations and Tasks & Workflows.
Annual returns – beneficial ownership
Focus on URSB updates around shareholding and beneficial ownership reporting. Important for governance and company secretarial engagements.
Schools & children’s data
Monitor PDPO guidance that affects how schools collect, store and share pupil and parent information. Feeds into Data Protection & Training services.
Notification Settings (Concept)
How Lawstream might route key alerts to email / internal channels.
High impact alerts
E.g. URA tax changes, PDPO enforcement guidance, licence requirement changes.
Email
Internal WhatsApp
Medium impact – planning
Template updates, filing format changes, non-urgent clarifications.
Weekly digest
Immediate email
Information-only updates
Fee schedules, generic speeches, non-binding commentary, etc.
Store in knowledge base
No alert