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Priority Sectors

The priority sectors are in line with Uganda’s National Development Plan III

5 - Step Investment Process

The process of Investing in Uganda can be condensed to five major steps.  The process is even shorter for existing domestic companies that may not require work permits.

Company Registration

TIN Registration

Investment License

Secondary licenses

Work Permits

the Investor One Stop Center

The establishment of the One-Stop Centre by the Uganda Investment Authority through the amendment of the Investment Act, 2019 created a single access point for information and service transactions for investors.

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PHYSICAL & ELECTRONIC OSCs

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CALL CENTRE
+256 206 300968

Apply for an Investment License

Both foreign and domestic companies qualify for an investment license if they meet the threshold. Foreign investors must have a capital investment that exceeds US$ 250,000 and US$ 50,000 for domestic companies.

Application for an Investment License from the Uganda Investment Authority are fully automated and submitted online. After all required documentation is submitted and satisfactory, the license is issued within 48 hours at no cost.

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