Uganda’s 2025/26 budget backs startups with tax break, but questions remain
A bold new chapter in Ugandan entrepreneurship is about to unfold. Beginning July 1st, startups will benefit from a three-year tax holiday—an incentive aimed at helping them launch, grow, and thrive. This transformative policy shift is designed to elevate everyday hustles into fully registered enterprises.
In a landmark move toward digital integration, the National ID will now double as a Tax Identification Number (TIN), drawing millions into the formal economy.
But while the path is being cleared for new businesses, critical questions remain: does the 2025/26 national budget do enough for the sectors that support these ambitions—especially agriculture?
This budget isn’t just about figures; it’s a bold bet on Uganda’s next generation of innovators, builders, and wealth creators.
Betty Ndagire reports.
