What is Company License?
Business licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow individuals or companies to conduct business within the government’s geographical jurisdiction.
It is the authorization to start a business issued by the local government.
Company License In Uganda
How do I get a Company License In Uganda?
Search for the business name.
Reserve the Business Name.
Obtain a Certificate of Incorporation.
Obtain an Investment License.
Obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
Obtain a Trading License.
Register with National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
Make a Company Seal.
How much does it cost to get a Company License In Uganda?
| Service | Details | Costs (Ugx. & US$) |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous filing on companies | Registration of Documents | 20,000/= |
| Company Resolutions | 20,000/= | |
| Company Forms | 20,000/= | |
| Stamp duty on transfer of shares | 20,000/= Plus 1% of the number of shares being transferred | |
| Registration of transfer of shares | 20,000/= Plus 1% of amount of shares being transferred | |
| Annual Returns | 50,000/= | |
| Registration Of Legal Documents | Powers of Attorney and Constitution | 50,000/= |
| Affidavits and Statutory Declarations | 30,000/= | |
| Other Services | Search Fees | 25,000/= |
| Certification of company documents | 20,000/= | |
| Registration | Registration Fees | 24,000/= |
| Change of particulars | 10,000/= | |
| Search | 2,000/= | |
| Filing Fees | 1,000/= per copy | |
| Cancellation of Entry | 5,000/= per copy | |
| Change of Address | 5,000/= per copy | |
| 1.5% of the amount being transferred | 10,000/= per copy | |
| Notice of cessation | 10,000/= per set | |
| Certification | 5,000/= | |
| Incorporation of Companies with Share Capital | Rectification or register | 20,000/= |
| Name Reservation | 50,000/= | |
| Registration fees of nominal capital exceeding 5M | 1% of Share Capital | |
| Stamp duty | 0.5% of share capital on new companies with share capital above 5M | |
| Foreign Companies | Registration of certified copy of memorandum or equivalent | $250 |
| Any other document (forms) | $55 | |
| Certification, per copy | $10 | |
| Registration of Charges | Registration of mortgage/charge | 50,000/= |
| Registration fees of the nominal capital of 1M-5M | 50,000/ | |
| Inspection of register | 20,000/= | |
| Registration of a series of debentures | 25,000/= |
How long does it take to get Company License In Uganda?
Certificate of incorporation; when you submit relevant documents, the process may take up to 3-
7 days to pick up your certified copies and certificate of incorporation.
Where can I apply for a Company License In Uganda?
The Bureau is mandated under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau Act Cap 210 to register all business entities in Uganda which are required by law to be registered.
The directorate of Business Registration is responsible for the registration of: Public/Private companies.