Services

URA

TIN Registration

Register for a Tax Identification Number, mandatory for all businesses and employed individuals.

URA

VAT Registration & Filing

Register for Value Added Tax (required if annual turnover exceeds UGX 150M) and file monthly returns.

URSB

Business Name Registration

Register a sole proprietorship or partnership business name with URSB within 2 working days.

URSB

Company Incorporation

Incorporate a private limited company under the Companies Act 2012.

URSB

NGO / CBO Registration

Register a Non-Governmental Organisation or Community Based Organisation.

URSB

Trademark Registration

Protect your brand, logo, or product name under intellectual property law.

URSB

Patent Registration

Register an invention or innovation to protect intellectual property rights in Uganda.

URSB

Annual Returns Filing

File mandatory annual company returns to maintain good standing with URSB.

Uganda Investment Authority

Investment License (UIA)

Obtain an investment license to set up a business qualifying for Uganda Investment Authority incentives.

URSB

Business Verification / Certificate

Verify a business registration or obtain a certificate of incorporation for official use.

MAAIF / UCDA

Agricultural Export Certification

Obtain a phytosanitary certificate for exporting agricultural produce from Uganda.

NEMA

Waste Management License

Obtain a licence to operate a waste collection, treatment, or disposal facility.

UMEME / REA

Electricity Connection Application

Apply for a new electricity connection to your residence or business from UMEME or rural electrification.

ERA / MEMD

Solar System Licensing

Obtain a license to install, sell, or operate a commercial solar power system.

MEMD / Petroleum Authority

Fuel Station License

Apply for a licence to operate a petroleum fuel filling station.

MGLSD

Youth Livelihood Program Grant

Apply for startup business grants under the Youth Livelihood Program for youth aged 18–35.

MGLSD

Women Enterprise Fund Application

Apply for the government's Women Enterprise Fund to support women-owned businesses.

KCCA / Local Gov.

Single Business Permit (Trading License)

Annual licence to legally operate any business within a city, municipality, or town council.

KCCA / Health Dept.

Food Handling Certificate

Health certificate required to legally handle and sell food for human consumption.

Uganda Tourism Board

Tourism Business License

Obtain a tourism operator licence for a hotel, lodge, tour company, or safari operator.

UEDCL

New Electricity Connection (UEDCL)

Apply for a new electricity connection to your home or business from Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (replaced Umeme April 2025).

NWSC

New Water Connection (NWSC)

Apply for a new piped water connection to your home or business from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation.

NSSF

NSSF Employer Registration

Register your business as an NSSF-compliant employer and start deducting contributions for staff.

Uganda Communications Commission

Internet Service Provider License

Obtain a license to provide internet services to consumers or businesses.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Weights & Measures Calibration

Have your weighing scales, fuel pumps, or measuring instruments calibrated and certified by UNBS.

National Drug Authority (NDA)

Pharmacy / Drug Shop License

Apply for a licence to operate a pharmacy, drug shop, or dispensary.