As a new investor, you will need to go through the following steps to start up your investment in Uganda:

Step 1 : Register your company in Uganda Register your company in Uganda at the Registrar General's office Duration: 2-14 days Costs: Stamp duty on nominal capital 0.5 percent

Step 2 : Get your Investment License Apply for an investment license using UIA This status eases bureaucratic procedures Duration: 3-5 days Costs: None

Step 3 : Secure necessary secondary clearances As you proceed to implement your project, you may require certain secondary permits or clearances depending on the nature of your investment e.g. for mining activity, air transport, banking, forestry. Details can be obtained from UIA.

Step 4 : Access to utilities Installation of phones and telecommunications facilities. Operators: Uganda Telecom Limited, CelTel, MTN Duration: MTN, Celtel: immediately. UTL : up to 1 month Connection to power supply network. Operators: Uganda Electricity Board Duration: 1-4 weeks and to 2-4 months for new installations Installation of water and sewerage services Operators: National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Duration: 1 week and to 2-4 months for new installations Costs: Varying installation costs, hookup $150

Step 5 : Immigration Immigration Authority. Work permits required for all foreign staff Duration: 1 visit/month Costs: up to $300 (per permit per year)

Step 6 : Tax registration Uganda Revenue Authority Registration as tax payers, receipt of tax identification number Duration: 2 visits, 2/3 days Costs: None

Uganda Investment Authority
P.O.Box 7418, Kampala.
Tel.256 41 251562 / 5 , 256 41 251854 / 5
Fax 256 41 342903
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : http:// www.ugandainvest.com