Uganda
Corporate Guide
How much does it cost to incorporate a company in Uganda?
The requisite fees when incorporating a private company are:
- UGX 35,000 (approximately USD 10) for name reservation.
- UGX 105,000 (approximately USD 30) as registration fees for a company with a nominal share capital of between UGX 1 million (approximately USD 270) and UGX 5 million (approximately USD 1,320).
- 1.5% of the nominal share capital as registration fees for a company whose nominal share capital exceeds UGX 5 million (approximately USD 1,320).
- Stamp duty of 0,5% of the share capital for a company having a share capital.
- UGX 35,000 (approximately USD 10) for registration of each of the company forms (except Forms A1 and S18).
- UGX 176,000 (approximately USD 47) for obtaining a postal address.
The requisite fees for registering a foreign company are:
- USD 350 for registering a certified copy of the memorandum and articles of association or their equivalent.
- USD 70 for registration of each of the other forms.
- UGX 176,000 (approximately USD 47) for obtaining a postal address in Uganda and UGX 52,000 (approximately $14) for an e-box postal address.
All of the above fees are less any service or bank charges and any other sundry expenses in the process.