Register a business
From an idea to a licensed company in Uganda, the offices you'll pass through, in order, with costs and time.
5
steps
4
offices
UGX 423,000
est. fees
- 1UGX 35,000
Reserve a business name
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Same day (online)View details › - 2UGX 238,000
Register a company
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
2-4 working daysView details › - 3UGX 50,000
P.O. Box rental
Posta Uganda (Uganda Post Limited)
A postal address is often needed for registration and official correspondence.
Same day - few daysView details › - 4Free
Get a Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Uganda Revenue Authority
After getting your TIN, update your company's director details with URA.
1-2 working daysView details › - 5UGX 100,000
Trading licence
Kampala Capital City Authority
Only if you'll operate within Kampala, other districts issue their own licences, and fees vary widely by district and business type.
Same day - few daysView details ›
Estimates only. Fees and processing times change, always confirm with the institution.