What is Ngo Registration?
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Uganda is a legally constituted organization that may be a private voluntary grouping of individuals or associations established to provide
voluntary services to the community or any part thereof but not for profit or commercial purposes.
Ngo Registration Requirements In Uganda
Copies of valid identification documents (National ID or Passport) and passport-size photographs of at least two founder members.
A recommendation from the District Non-Governmental Organizations Monitoring Committee (DNMC) where the organization’s headquarter is located.
How much does it cost to register an NGO in Uganda?
Fill out the application form (Form H of the regulations), pay prescribed fees (UGX 60,000 for indigenous organizations per year, 400,000 per year for continental, foreign, or international
organizations), and accompany the application with a copy of the audit report of the previous year, minutes of the general assembly.
What are the regulations of NGOs in Uganda?
NGOs are primarily governed by the Non-Governmental Organisations Act (2016) (“NGO Act”). This Act repealed the Non-Governmental Organisations Registration Act (1989) (“NGO
Registration Act”) and the Non-Governmental Organisations Registration (Amendment) Act (2006) (“NGO Registration (Amendment) Act”).
When were NGOs founded in Uganda?
The origins of the NGO Presence can be traced back to before 1989. At that time, the social,
economic and political structure of Uganda was marked by political turmoil, mismanagement of the entire government institutions, and insufficient leadership capacity.