Professional Tax & Legal Consultants in Kampala
GODENA ASSOCIATES is a Ugandan tax law firm delivering exquisite tax consultancy & litigation services for large corporations & businesses. The firm is built on the foundation of the best legal & tax professionals in East Africa.
Our team has extensive experience in domestic & international tax consultancy, corporate & commercial law services for diverse organizations & large scale transactions in the oil and gas, commerce & trade, banking and insurance sectors.
Godfrey Akena, Managing Partner
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We advise project sponsors, local and international financial institutions on all aspects of infrastructure project financing in all scenarios that may be envisaged in the implementation of oil & gas, mining, and energy projects.
Our understanding of the unique risks inherent in the technical, financial and commercial aspects of natural resources projects, the commercial objectives of the project sponsors and the lenders’ concerns in such projects gives us the cutting-age in conducting meaningful due diligence and structuring impeccable security pack age agreements tailored to suit the needs of all the parties involved in the project matrix.
Our infrastructure practice is comprised of lawyers that have extensive knowledge in corporate and project finance, and a clear under standing of the FIDIC contracts as well as their interplay with the laws of Uganda.
Advising clients on all aspects of procurement, negotiation and contract documentation for infrastructure projects in Uganda.
Advising clients on all permits required under Ugandan law to accomplish infrastructure projects and the requirements for retention of such permits.
Acting as counsel or expert on Ugandan law aspects of any domestic or international arbitration in respect to disputes arising out of clients operations under any license or project agreement.
Our tax practice is preeminent in the country. Our tax practice is headed by senior tax lecturers who are frequently invited to train lawyers, accountants and other professional organizations on tax matters.
We advise on all aspects of income tax, value added tax, customs and excise, stamp duty and all government levies. Our lawyers are at the forefront of shaping tax policy and tax jurisprudence in the country. representing local and international businesses in complex high-profile disputes and transactions.
We offer dispute resolution tax services, including litigation in courts and the tax appeals tribunal, administrative engagement with the Uganda Revenue Authority and lobbying with the Ministry of Finance. We also offer planning and advisory services on a range of tax matters, including:
International taxation: cross-border M&A transactions, thin-capitalization and cross border financing issues, transfer pricing, branch taxation, and treaty structuring, etc.
Business income taxation: corporation tax and partnership tax issues.
Taxation of financial institutions, insurance companies and telecommunications.
Taxation of petroleum operations and mining companies.
Withholding tax on domestic and international payments.
Tax compliance: tax health-check audits, tax computations, returns, objections and appeals.
VAT: returns, apportionment and adjustment, objections, appeals and litigation.
Customs law, procedures, classification and valuation.
Tax litigation at all levels.
Drafting tax legislation for Governments.
Advisory and support to Governments on creation of independent revenue authorities.
Excise duty and duty drawback.
Lobbying and negotiating fiscal regimes for large-scale investment projects.
Why Choose GODENA Associates?
Choosing the right legal representation is crucial for navigating the complexities of tax matters, and we are here to provide you with highly successful years of professional experience, quality service and client satisfaction. We understand that every case is different, which is why we take the time to listen to your concerns and develop strategies that work best for you.
Multi Millions in Results
With a proven track record of delivering results for our clients, our firm has successfully recovered millions of shillings and dollars for individuals and businesses through strategic tax planning, dispute resolution, and litigation.
Cost Efficiency
Our firm is committed to providing transparent pricing and cost-effective solutions for you. We strive to minimize unnecessary expenses while maximizing the quality and effectiveness of our services.
Hundreds of Happy Clients
Dedication to client satisfaction is paramount. Over the years, we have had the privilege of serving many clients, each with unique requirements and challenges.
We are Undefeated
We pride ourselves on our status in representing our clients’ interests. Time and again, we have faced complex challenges head-on and emerged victorious, delivering favorable outcomes in every case.
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+256 – 758 745 128