Government Relations and Investor Services

Investment Advisory Practice

MRT Tax is a Pioneer Specialist Investment Advisory Practice, having acted as an integrated tax, and strategic advisory partner for investors in Uganda and East Africa for many years.

Our firm continues to provide comprehensive tax, and strategic guidance that enables clients to identify opportunities, structure transactions efficiently, and optimize returns while managing risk.

Tax Incentives and Exemptions

Uganda grants tax incentives to both local and foreign investors of different categories. These fiscal incentives are fiscal policy geared at promoting both domestic and foreign investment.

The incentives focus on industrialization with the objective of job creation, value addition to local raw materials, export promotion, and promotion of tourism. Among others these include incentives for investments in the development of industrial parks or free zones, establishment of new factories, and development of hotels and tourist facilities.

With increased compliance complexity and tax scrutiny across the East Africa Regional market, Cross-border investors now require sophisticated, end-to-end advisory support to navigate the regulatory, tax, and business environment.

By aligning investment objectives with regulatory requirements, tax efficiency, and government engagement strategies, we enable investors to make informed, confident decisions.

Our team advises multinational corporations, private equity funds, family enterprises, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors, providing the knowledge and tools necessary to enter, operate, and expand in Uganda and the East African region.

Core Areas of Focus

1. Market Entry and Regulatory Compliance.

We guide investors through the full spectrum of market entry considerations, ensuring seamless establishment and operation. Our services include:

Structuring corporate entities, subsidiaries, and joint ventures.

Licensing, registration, and operational approvals with sectoral regulators.

Navigating foreign investment regulations and capital controls.

Regulatory due diligence to identify potential barriers or obligations.

2. Tax Structuring and Investment Optimization.

The financial success of any investment depends on sound tax planning and incentive utilization. Our practice supports investors in:

Evaluating and securing tax incentives, exemptions, and allowances, Designing investment vehicles to optimize capital structure, dividends, and repatriation, Cross-border tax planning for multi jurisdictional investments.

Transfer pricing and fiscal risk assessment

3. Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) and Government Engagement.

We assist investors in identifying, structuring, and executing PPP and government-partnered projects, enabling access to high-impact infrastructure, energy, and extractives projects. Including:

Structuring investment agreements and concession contracts.

Negotiating terms with government entities and regulatory agencies.

Drafting and reviewing government and project contracts, including risk allocation and revenue sharing.

Advising on procurement rules, tender compliance, and contractual enforcement.

4. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Strategic Investments.

For investors seeking to acquire, merge, or restructure businesses, we provide:

Legal and tax due diligence across sectors.

Structuring acquisitions to minimize liability and maximize operational efficiency.

Joint venture negotiation and shareholder agreement drafting.

Post-acquisition integration and compliance advisory.

5. Cross-Border and Regional Advisory

East African investors increasingly operate across multiple jurisdictions, facing complex regulatory and tax environments.

Our advisory includes:

Cross-border investment structuring and entity formation.

Multijurisdictional tax planning and compliance

Harmonization of corporate governance and operational policies.

Alignment with regional treaties, bilateral agreements, and EAC protocols.

Industries Served:

We advise investors across a diverse range of sectors, including:

Energy & Extractives: Oil, gas, mining, renewable energy.

Financial Services & Fintech: Banking, insurance, digital platforms.

Telecommunications & ICT: Licensing, spectrum, infrastructure.

Real Estate & Infrastructure: Urban development, industrial projects, transport.

Agriculture & Agribusiness: Production, processing, export ventures.

Manufacturing & Industrial Projects: Regional supply chains and plant investments.