Countries / Middle East & Africa
Uganda
Many consumer categories
SystemDTS, Digital Tax Stamps (Uganda Revenue Authority)
Code on the productDigital tax stamps
AggregationNo.
Next date
Nothing announced
First stepHold the licence of a manufacturer or importer of excise goods.
Overview
One of the broadest lists in Africa: 13 gazetted products, including beer, spirits, wine, soda, bottled water, fruit and vegetable juice, tobacco, sugar, cement and cooking oil.
If you supply this market
- Hold the licence of a manufacturer or importer of excise goods.
- Order stamps from the authority for each batch: DTS.
- Apply a stamp to every unit before release and activate it in the system.
- Keep stock and reports in line: unstamped goods can be seized.
Timeline
Already in force
- 2019Beer, spirits, wine, tobacco, water, soda
- Apr 2021Sugar and cement
- 1 May 2022Cooking oil, juices and other drinks
What the code looks like
TAX STAMPSN 0001234567
Tax stamp on each unit
- Physical stamp
- Applied to every pack or bottle, usually by the manufacturer or importer
- Serial number + 2D code
- Issued by the tax authority; the manufacturer applies it
- Check
- Inspectors and often consumers scan it to confirm the duty was paid
Frequently asked questions
Is product marking mandatory in Uganda?
Yes. Codes are required on many consumer product groups through DTS.
What is already in force?
2019: Beer, spirits, wine, tobacco, water, soda; Apr 2021: Sugar and cement; 1 May 2022: Cooking oil, juices and other drinks.
What code goes on the product?
Digital tax stamps.
Is aggregation required?
No.
What changes next?
No announced changes found yet.
Where can I check the rules?
Start with URA: more products to bear digital tax stamps. All sources are listed at the end of this page.