Uganda, Dec. 19 -- Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has said digitisation of the financial sector will go a long way in facilitating e-commerce, which will eventually ease tax administration.

Speaking during a symposium to discuss harnessing digitisation as a driver in reshaping the tax system to support financial sector development, Mr John Musinguzi Rukoki, the URA commissioner general, said digitisation of the financial sector implies that financial products and services offered digitally can be accessed remotely outside a physical branch or outlet.

Therefore, he said, there is need for effective tax policies that will encourage uptake of financial services that will positively impact tax administration and mobilisation.

"Digitisation...