— About Me
A Trusted Business & Tax Lawyer in East Africa.
I work around your preferred platform — WebEx, Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp, BOTIM, Telegram, email or phone. Outside the office, I enjoy a good book, travelling across East Africa with family and watching rugby.
My approach combines technical legal knowledge with a clear understanding of business realities. I aim to give advice that is practical, timely, and commercially sound — whether you are launching a venture, resolving a dispute, or structuring a transaction.
I advise local companies, multinational entrants, family offices, charities, and individuals across Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, and the wider East African Community.
Why work with me
- 10+ years of business and tax law practice in Uganda and East Africa.
- Pragmatic advice across contracts, employment, tax, trademarks, charities and commercial litigation.
- Flexible communication on WebEx, Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp, BOTIM, Telegram, email or phone.
Corporate & Commercial Services
Arthur advises on company formation, contracts, mergers, joint ventures, business restructuring and corporate governance for companies operating in Uganda and East Africa.
Tax & Regulatory Expertise
With deep experience before the Uganda Revenue Authority and Tax Appeals Tribunal, Arthur handles tax planning, disputes, due diligence and compliance strategies including AML/KYC frameworks.
Strategic Market Entry
From work permits and investor visas to licensing and public procurement, Arthur helps foreign and local businesses navigate regulatory requirements and establish a compliant presence in Uganda.
Service Above Self
Social Corporate Responsibility
As President of the Rotary Club of Entebbe, Arthur Byara leads community projects that save lives, improve health infrastructure, and create lasting impact across Uganda. His work bridges corporate partnerships and grassroots service.
Orthopaedic Equipment Donation
Partnered with Rotary International and Uganda's Ministry of Health to donate state-of-the-art orthopaedic equipment to Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital.
US$86,000
equipment value
Rotary Heart Camp
Co-led a global grant with Rotary El Tahrir (Egypt) and Uganda Heart Institute to provide life-saving closed-heart surgery for children with congenital heart defects.
9
surgeries performed
WASH Upgrade in Wakiso
Led a multi-club partnership to upgrade water, sanitation and hygiene facilities at three Wakiso health centres, improving patient and staff hygiene.
3
health centres upgraded
Maternal & Newborn Health
Contributed to a Rotary Global Grant delivering village ambulances, referral networks and training to reduce maternal mortality in remote districts.
US$166,050
global grant value
“Rotary is about bridging resources to needs. Together, we're restoring lives and hope in our community.”
Arthur Byara, President, Rotary Club of Entebbe