Traders Arrested as Protests Escalate Over E-Receipting, Invoicing System in Kampala Down Town
According to the URA website, EFRIS includes the use of Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs), e-invoicing, and direct connectivity with business transaction systems to enable the issue of e-receipts and e-invoices in accordance with the Tax Procedures Code Act 2014.
In downtown Kampala's bustling trading hub of Kikuubo, tensions flared on Monday as traders shuttered their shops in a unified protest against the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS). The implementation of this automated business record-keeping and taxing system by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has sparked discontent among the trading community.
According to the URA website, EFRIS includes the use of Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs), e-invoicing, and direct connectivity with business transaction systems to enable the issue of e-receipts and e-invoices in accordance with the Tax Procedures Code Act 2014.
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However, Kikuubo dealers believe that the implementation of EFRIS amounts to double taxation and have expressed displeasure with their inability to understand the complexity of the new automated sales records and levy system.
As emotions rose, police went in and arrested two people in connection with the protests. Despite the arrests, traders maintained their stand, with shop closures representing their collective dissent.
Meanwhile, officials have proclaimed their intention to retain a large presence in downtown Kampala until traders agree to call off their strike.
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