Uganda Investment Authority(UIA)

Uganda Investment Authority(UIA)

TWED Plaza, Plot 22B, Lumumba ,The Investment Centre,Central,Kampala
Contact Phones: +256-313-301 100,+256-414-301 000
Web Address: www.ugandainvest.go.ug
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FAQ about Uganda Investment Authority(UIA)
Question. Are there any fees or charges required to obtain the Investment License?
  • Answer: No. There are no fees charged for the licenses, but there are fees charged for registration of your company and some of the secondary licenses. The details are on the web site.
Question. As an investor am I eligible to any tax and duty incentives?
  • Answer: Yes, all investors are eligible to tax duty incentives, provided they meet the requirements under the respective incentive package. Detailed incentive information is available on the UIA web site (please check services).
Question. How do we get approvals to set up investment in Uganda?
  • Answer: Steps to follow are:

  • Register your company in Uganda with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau under the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs where you obtain the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and a Certificate of Incorporation.

  • Get your Investment License: You apply for an investment license using Form UIA 1 and attach the documents under (a) plus a brief business plan. Form UIA 1 can be downloaded from the U
Question. How long does it take to evaluate and approve the Investment License?
  • Answer: If all the information is in order it should take no longer than 5 working days.
Question. How much should I invest to obtain an approval for a License?
  • Answer: Foreign investors require a minimum of US$100,000 in planned investment license. For local investors, the minimum investment requirement is US$50,000. Local investors, however, are not obliged to seek approval in order to implement their project.
Question. Where do we go to obtain approvals to set up an investment in Uganda?
  • Answer: To set up an investment in Uganda, foreign investors need to obtain an investment license from the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA). Local investors are not obliged to license according to the current Code but the investment license gives the local investors access to various benefits, especially when importing plant and machinery.