Uganda
Corporate Guide

What is the legislation that governs companies in Uganda?

The main legislation that governs companies in Uganda is the Companies Act, Cap. 106 (Act).

There are several enabling Regulations which have been passed to enable the implementation of the Act, they include:

1. the Companies (General) Regulations, 2016;
2. the Companies (Powers of the Registrar) Regulations, 2016;
3. the Companies (Single Member) Regulations, 2016;
4. the Companies (Beneficial Owners) Regulations S.I No. 1, 2023; and
5. the Companies (fees) Regulations S.I No. 40, 2024.