These are the things you need to know:

Procedure for setting up an investment project:

To establish an investment project like a manufacturing company in Uganda, an investor is required to first register the business with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau – www.ursb.go.ug. Thereafter, you register for tax with the Uganda Revenue Authority – www.ura.go.ug and may apply for an Investment License from the UIA – www.ebiz.go.ug – which facilitates access to various investor support services.

Visa and work permit requirements:

As a foreign investor, you will be required to apply for a Class G Investor work permit through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, www.immigration.go.ug. UIA provides support to licensed investors in processing work permits and entry facilitation where necessary.

Minimum investment requirement:

The minimum investment threshold for a foreign investor is USD 250,000. Attached are the requirements of investment license.

Incentives for manufacturers and foreign investors:

Uganda offers several incentives to investors in the manufacturing sector, as indicated in the attached incentive regime.

Market linkages and investor support

UIA provides aftercare services to licensed investors, including guidance on market opportunities, linkages with local partners, and information on available industrial park facilities suitable for manufacturing projects – www.ugandainvest.go.ug

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