Registering a company in Uganda is governed by the Companies Act and managed digitally. Hiring a lawyer like Arnold (+256709669443) makes the process easier for you since he will guide you through professionally until your company is fully registered by him.
Prerequisites & Required Documents
Before launching the registration process, gather the following details and documentation:
- Proposed Business Names: At least 3 proposed names (first choice listed first).
- Director & Shareholder Identity Documents:
- Ugandan Citizens: National ID Card (NIN), Email, Telephone number
- Foreign Nationals: Valid Passport bio-page copy, email & Telephone number.
- Company Secretary: This one can be a different person or one of the directors, he or she should have the identity, email and telephone number
- Percentage shareholding for each shareholder if the company is limited by shares.
- All company documents shall be drafted by lawyer Arnold for you to sign.
Step-by-Step Registration Procedure
1.Name Search and Reservation: Time: 2 Hours.
Arnold will submit your preferred company names via the government portal. Once approved, government issues a reservation notice valid for 30 days. You must complete registration within this window or re-reserve the name.
2.Draft Statutory Documents and Forms:Time: 5 Hours.
Arnold will draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Fill out Forms S.18, 20, 19, and the Beneficial owner Declaration form detailing the true control structure of the business.
3.Submission of Incorporation Application via OBRS: Time: 1 Day.
When you have signed the company documents, Arnold will submit the documents for registration
4. Payment of Assessment Fees and Stamp Duty: Time: Immediate.
Arnold will pay the required incorporation fee and Stamp Duty to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) via commercial bank or mobile money using the PRN (Payment Registration Number).
5.Verification & Issuance of Certificate:Time: 2 Business Days.
URSB registrar verifies the uploaded documents. Upon approval, URSB issues a Certificate of Incorporation along with certified true copies of your Memorandum, Articles of Association, and other registered forms.
At this stage the company is fully registered/ incorporated. The entire registration process can take about 3 working days
Post-Registration Compliance Checklist (optional)
Once your Certificate of Incorporation is issued, complete these regulatory steps to legally begin commercial operations, these are optional and done only when required:
| Action Item | Authority / Issuer | Description |
| Company TIN Registration | Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) | Register the corporate entity for tax identification. |
| Trading License | Local City Council / Municipal Council (e.g., KCCA) | Acquire a Trading License based on your physical location and sector. |
| Corporate Bank Account | Authorized Commercial Bank | Open a bank account using certified URSB documents, Board Resolution, and IDs. |
| Social Security Registration | NSSF (National Social Security Fund) | Register as an employer if hiring staff (mandatory for 1+ employees). |
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