BIRUNGYI, BARATA & CO.ADVOCATES was recognized by Public Opinions with the 2022 Uganda Responsible Investment Mark of Excellence Award in appreciation of its contribution towards attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through provision of specialized legal services to the Government of Uganda and the private Sector.
Birungyi, Barata and Associates (BBA) was established in 2003 and is internationally recognized as the pioneer specialist tax law firm in Uganda. Headed by a distinguished tax lawyer, Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda, the tax department is made up of highly qualified tax experts and a team of qualified lawyers with diverse and unique detailed tax exposure. The firm has over 14 registered Tax Agents with the Uganda Revenue Authority.
BBA represents individuals, multi-national corporations, international organizations, and government agencies in diverse tax areas including; tax litigation, tax advisory and consultancy, tax planning, arbitration and reconciliation of tax positions. The firm’s tax team has a track record of delivering highly efficient and quality results to clients in Uganda, EAC member States, Malawi, Zambia, Liberia, and Bauchi State of Nigeria.
BBA has been involved in negotiating Double Taxation Agreements on behalf of the Government of Uganda and drafting tax legislation. The firm has carried out a number of consultancy assignments within Uganda for various ministries and government bodies, and outside Uganda for the EAC Secretariat, Trademark East Africa, GIZ, IFC, AFDB and the World Bank.
BBA has a record of game-changing precedents that has redefined tax law itself. Every tax clause with a lacuna or dualistic interpretation that has been litigated by the firm has been amended, tightened or completely overhauled. It has argued legal issues concerning the original jurisdiction of the Tax Appeals Tribunal, the taxation of contingency funds of an insurance company, taxation of terminal benefits, among others and currently handles approximately 45% of tax matters before The Tax Appeals Tribunal.
Birungyi Barata & Associates has influenced the law on capacity to sue the Commissioner General, effect of pre-requisite of a statutory notice of intention to sue, implication of a private ruling, the amendment of the definition of dividends, the process of issuing an agency notice, the implication of a practice note, the scope of Double Taxation agreements, taxation of flower export handlers among others.
Among its varied staff, BBA boasts an unrivaled market experience through a collective career experience of over 40 years from parastatals, private corporations and states alike. Our personnel have influenced the crafting of Tax Policy, Legislation and setting up of tax litigation frameworks in sub-Saharan Africa including in Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Liberia, Malawi and the East African Community.
Birungyi, Barata & Associates has perhaps the single biggest collection of persons who have worked more than 20 years in the tax industry.
Birungyi Cephas, the Managing Partner of the firm has been described by Chambers and Partners as an expert who has cultivated an impressive reputation on the Ugandan market as a very highly specialized and well-respected tax practitioner. Enoch Barata, co-founder and Senior Partner, has 17 years’ experience in tax, legal advisory and litigation. Together with Three Associate Partners, Six Senior Legal Associates and Four Legal Associates, they provide a specialized, thorough and diligent Tax and Legal Service.
Together with Three Associate Partners, Six Senior Legal Associates and Four Legal Associates, they provide a specialized, thorough and diligent Tax and Legal Service.BBA describes itself as a one-stop centre for Legal, Tax and Consultancy Services that provides exceptionally innovative and highly resourceful legal solutions to its clients and this is one of the reasons that the firm’s slogan for this year is “Game Changers”.
Other than tax, the firm also has expertise in the following areas of practice;Banking and Finance,Employment,Immigration,Land Conveyancing,Intellectual Property,Energy,Securities,Construction,Insurance,Corporate and Commercial Advisory,Alternative Dispute Resolution,etc.
Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda-Managing Partner
Enoch Barata-Senior Partner
Birungyi, Barata & Associates (BBA)
Plot 14 Archer Road, Kampala
Tel: +256 414 348669
Email: [email protected]
Web: www. taxconsultants.co.ug
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