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UGANDA CONVENTION-UK

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UGANDAIS READYFOR BUSINESS WITH THE WEST MIDLANDS - 2017

w w w. u g a n d a n c o n v e n t i o n u k . o r gUK-Uganda Trade and Export Promotion Forum 2017 - West Midland’ on Tuesday, 9 May 2017at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, The Richardson Suite, The Hawthorns, B71 4LF West Midlands.

Date: 9th May 2017 Venue: West Bromwich Albion Football Club, The Richardson Suite, The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LFTime: 9.30am to 4pm

Uganda UK Investment & Export Promotion Summit2

WILLY MUTENZAChairman & FounderUganda Investment Convention-UKMob: +447950 285 493 | T: (+44) 207 237 7317 W: www.ugandanconventionuk.org E: [email protected]

WELCOME

The conference themed “Uganda is ready for business with the Midlands. “Boosting trade & in-vestment opportunities” is organised by Uganda Convention-UK (UCUK) in conjunction with the Uganda High Commission UK; along with strategic partners to include: Black Country, Greater Bir-mingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership, Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Part-nership (Growth Hub), Worcestershire Business Central.

This event will enable you to:• Learn about Uganda’s attractiveness as an investment destination

and trading partner. • Gain detailed profi ling of sector investment and trading

opportunities. • Benefi t from dedicated one-on-one business discussions with

exports and VIP delegates.• Expand their network of contacts and business associates.

Top prospect sectors for U.K. exports to Uganda include: Agro-Processing, Farm and Construction Equipment; Oil Production Technologies; Power Generation; Renewable Energy Technologies; Manu-facturing Equipment; Information and Communication goods and services.

During his recent visit to Uganda, Lord Dolar Popat, the UK Trade Envoy to Uganda revealed that UK government plans to increase funding for export credit to Uganda, from £300 million (Shs1.35 trillion) to £600 million (Shs2.7 trillion). Popat said Uganda will have great access to UK trade fi -nance, and pave way for more UK investors to bring their expertise, products and services to Ugandan projects. Britain is heavily invested in Uganda through sectors like agriculture and banking but analysts say the attest development could pave way for infrastructure projects between the two nations.

7Th Uganda-UK Investment ConferenceDate: Saturday, 16th Sept 2017 Venue: Troxy, 490 Commercial

Rd, E1 0HX London UKRegister: www.ucuk2017.eventbrite.co.uk

Multi Sector Trade Mission to Uganda

Date: 2nd – 6th October 2017 Kampala - Uganda

Register: www.ugandanconventionuk.org

Benefi ts for British businesses exporting to Uganda include:• Stable, liberalised economy• Strong natural resource base• Government commitment to private sector• Low cost workforce• Part of 2 regional blocs which increases the potential

consumer base• Attractive investment policies• Investment incentives and security with repatriation of

profi ts possible, re-export support schemes.• Regional markets like South Sudan, COMESA and the East

African Common Market which have a market of over 160 million consumers and total GDP of USD 84.7 Billion. DRC places Uganda as a strategic hub for businesses not only in DRC but for the entire region.

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PROGRAMME09:00 - 09:30

REGISTRATION & TEA

09:30 - 09:35

CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME

Willy Mutenza: Chairman/Founder of Uganda Convention UK

09:35 - 09:45

WELCOME REMARKS

HE Professor Joyce Kikafunda, High Commissioner to the UK

10:45 - 11:05

GUEST OF HONOUR ADDRESSThe ease of Doing business in Uganda, Incentives and bankable Projects

Hon. Anite, Minister of State for Privatisation and Investment

11:05 - 11:25

KEYNOTE ADDRESSBenefi ts and Support for British Businesses Exporting to Uganda

Lord Popat-UK Trade Envoy to Uganda and Rwanda

11:25 - 11:45

REALISING UGANDA’S INVESTMENT POTENTIAL IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTORWhat is the role of value addition, and what will it take to be realised?How investors make returns while addressing the needs of smallholders to

access markets and fi nance?What opportunities lie in the push for value addition in agriculture?

Dr. Samuel Mugasi-CEO NAADS

11:45 - 12:05 Q & A – Networking break

12:05 - 13:05

ROUND TABLE MARKET DISCUSSIONS - A DISCUSSION ON TOP PROSPECT SECTORS FOR U.K. EXPORTS TO UGANDA:

Agro-Processing, Farm and Construction Equipment; Oil Production Technol-ogies; Power Generation; Renewable Energy Technologies; Manufacturing Equipment; Information and Communication goods and services.

» Moderator: Ambassador Mumtaz Kassam, Deputy Head of Mission-Italy Hon. Anite, Minister of State for Privatisation and Investment Mr. Ashok K. Verma-Founder Chairman, International Business Forum ProfSarah Dixon-Vice-Chancellor International University of Leicester Dr Nik Kotecha, CEO Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd

13:05 - 14:10NETWORKING LUNCH

Pre-arranged: One on One

14:10 - 14:25

UGANDA EXPORT OPPORTUNITIESHow to comply with export and import requirements in Uganda

Mr. Godfrey Kwoba, Commercial Attaché, Uganda High Commission

14:25 - 14:50

FINANCING EDUCATION IN UGANDA (EAST AFRICA)Meeting the Challenges of Expansion, Equity and Quality of education.

Professor Sarah Dixon-Vice-Chancellor International University of Leicester

16:00 - 16:20 Q & A

16:20 - 16:30CLOSING REMARKS AND FOLLOW-UP

Hon. Jaff er Kapasi OBE, Uganda Honorary Consular, Midlands

16:30 - 17:00 DELEGATE NETWORKING


UGANDAN.CONVENTIONUK UGCONVENTIONUK UGANDANSINUK UGANDA-CONVENTION-UK 07790647089 WILLYMUTENZA

UK - CONVENTIONWilly MutenzaWhattsup +447950 285 493 T: (+44) 207 237 7317 M: (+44) 7790 647089 E: [email protected]

UGANDA - CONVENTION Bernard Robinson Magulu

Direct: +256 414 302 154M: +256 776 410 559/ +256 754 410 559

E: [email protected]

SPEAKERS

LORD POPATUK Trade Envoy to Uganda and Rwanda

HE PROF. JOYCE KIKAFUNDAHigh Commissioner to the UK

HON. EVELYN ANITEMinister of State for Privatisation and Investment

DR SAMUEL MUGASICEO, National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS)

PROF SARAH DIXONVice-Chancellor International University of Leicester

GODFREY KWOBA, Commercial Attaché Uganda High Commission


8REASONS TO INVEST IN UGANDA

PREDICTABLE ENVIRONMENT:Uganda has been able to achieve macro-economic stability when clouds of uncertainty rocked many regions of the world.

Stable economic growth averaging 5.1% in 2012/13 Maintained a competitive real exchange rate that sup-

ports export growth

FULLY LIBERALIZED ECONOMY: All sectors liberalized for investment Free infl ow and outfl ow of capital 100% foreign ownership of investment permitted Ranked the 8th freest economy out of the 46 Sub-Sa-

haran Africa countries by the 2013 Index of Economic Freedom.

MARKET ACCESS: Uganda is a member of the Common Market for

Eastern and Southern African states (COMESA), a region with a market of about 400 million people in 19 countries.

Uganda is a member of the East African Community (EAC) comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania with a population of over 140 million people.

Duty and quota free access into China (quota free access for over 650 products), the USA (AGOA), Gen-eralized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme and EU (EBA) markets.

STRONG NATURAL RESOURCE BASE Rich endowment of rainfall, soils, and favorable tem-

perature range. A number of crops are grown organi-cally

Unexploited mineral deposits and tourism opportu-nities. Confi rmed deposits include Phosphate, Gold, Zinc, Wolfram, Petroleum, Diamond, Vermiculite, Silica etc

GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO PRIVATE SECTOR Government and private sector dialogue in policy

formulation through business and investment associ-ations e.g. Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Uganda Manufacturers Association, Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, among others

Continuous improvement in provision of infrastructure and other social services

TRAINABLE LABOR Uganda presently produces over 15,000 University

graduates per year Quality of labor is one of the biggest attractions The National Development Plan focuses on skilling the

labour force to match the needs and opportunities for investment in the country

SECURITY OF INVESTMENT Guaranteed under the Constitution and the Investment

Code 1991 Uganda is a signatory to major international investment

related institutions such as: o Multi lateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)o Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)

of USAo Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement

of Foreign Arbitral Award (CREFAA)o Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Invest-

ment and Export Credit (ICIEC)o International Centre for settlement of Investment

Disputes (ICSID), Agreement on Trade Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), General Agree-ment of Trade in Services (GATS), and Agreement on Trade related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)

THE INCENTIVE REGIME:Along with an excellent macro-economic record, Uganda pro-vides a competitive incentive regime for private sectors: –

Uniform corporation tax of 30%, which is the lowest in the region

Import duty exemptions for plant and machinery Duty draw-back facility for exporters A fully liberalized foreign exchange regime with no

restrictions on the movement of capital in and out of the country.

A freely convertible and stable currency Special initial allowance (accelerated depreciation) of

50 – 75 per cent on plant and machinery 100% initial allowance for training, scientifi c research

and mineral exploration expenditures Value Added Tax (VAT) deferral facilities for plant and

machinery First Arrival Privileges in the form of duty exemptions

for motor vehicle and personal eff ects to all investors and expatriates coming to Uganda.

Capital: KampalaPopulation: 38,844,624Area: 241,038 sq km (93,072 sq miles)Languages: English (offi cial), Swahili, Luganda, various Bantu and Nilotic languagesReligions: Christianity, IslamCurrency: Ugandan shillingGDP: $27.53 billion 2015GDP growth: 5.1% 2015GNI per capita (US$): 660Infl ation: 5.2% 2015DoingBusiness2016 rank: 122

COUNTRY PROFILESTART-UP CONSIDERATIONSA UK business enterprise in Uganda can be operated as a:company | foreign branch | joint venture | individual | partnership.

You can also consider employing an agent or distributor. The most common forms of operation are establishing subsidiary by registering as a Ugandan or foreign company.

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau can provide help with setting up and registering a company in Uganda. http://www.ursb.go.ug/


UGANDAUganda enjoys a unique location at the heart of Sub-Saharan Africa within the East African region and lies astride the equator. Uganda is a landlocked, bordered by Sudan in the north, Kenya in the east, the United Republic of Tanzania in the south, Rwanda in the southwest and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the west. This land linked position, gives the country a strategic commanding base to be a regional hub for trade and investment.

Some of the reasons to do business in Uganda include; 1. Stable liberalised economy. 2. Strong natural resources base3. Government commitment to private sector4. Low cost and trainable workforce5. Investment incentives and security with repatriation

of profi ts, re-export support schemes. 6. Regional markets like south sudan, comesa and

the east african common market which has a market of over 160 million consumers with a total gdp of usd84.7 Billion and drc places uganda as a strategic market to be a hub for businesses not only for uganda but for the entire region

7. Uganda is increasing its connectivity with the 160 million-person east african community

8. Through several large-scale highway projects9. The standard gauge railway10. and the recently-announced usd 4 billion oil

pipeline to Tanzania11. A rapidly growing consumer demographic12. With 50 percent of Uganda’s population under the

age of 1513. Abundant resources such as fertile agriculture

land and 6.5 Billion barrels of oil reserves and o a record of strong economic growth averaging six percent per year over the past decade due to the gou’s investments in power generation and road infrastructure.

Over 100 UK and US companies are operating in Uganda. These include well-known companies like Tullow Oil, Standard Chartered Bank, Barclays Bank, Unilever, Citibank; Prudential; AIG; Caterpillar; John Deere; NCR; Sheraton; Marriott; FedEx, Ernst & Young, Deloitte; Price Waterhouse Coopers; General Motors; Coca-Cola; Pepsi-Cola; and American Tower Corporation, Shell and British Airways.

Benefi ts for British businesses exporting to Uganda include:

i. stable, liberalised economyii. strong natural resource baseiii. government commitment to private sector

iv. low cost workforcev. part of 2 regional blocs which increases the

potential consumer basevi. attractive investment policies

A potential investor considering investing in Uganda, will fi nd a well regulated highly liberalized economy in which all sectors are open for investment and there is a free movement of capital to and from the country.

Top prospect sectors for U.K. exports to Uganda include: agro-processing, farm and construction equipment; oil production technologies; power generation; renewable energy technologies; manufacturing equipment; information and communication technology products; medical equipment; pharmaceuticals; cosmetics; and consumer goods.

The 2013 Index of Economic Freedom ranked Uganda, the 8th freest economy out of the 46 Sub-Saharan Africa countries. The business operating environment allows the full repatriation of profi ts after the mandatory taxes have been paid, as well as 100% foreign ownership of private investments. The incentive regime is structurally embedded in the country’s tax laws making them non-discriminatory and accessible to both domestic and foreign investment depending on the sector and level of investment.

The minimum capital investment required for a foreign investor to be eligible to invest in the country in virtually any sector, apart from those that may compromise the country’s security, is US$100,000. Return on investment is about 5% projected to increase to about 7% due to ongoing and planned infrastructural (roads, railway, energy) development that will ensue from the developments in the oil sector (refi nery and crude oil export). Uganda’s GDP is between US$25 billion to US$26 billion, with stable economic growth averaging 5 to 7%.

In order to provide a conducive environment for doing business in Uganda, the government of Uganda has


created a One Stop Centre (OSC) for business registration and licensing at the Uganda Investment Authority. The OSC also assists in tax advice and registration, immigration and work permit issues, land acquisition and verifi cation, as well as environmental compliance and approvals. Accessing all these services under one roof saves the investor both time and money to have their projects licensed and implemented expeditiously.

“Britain’s reputation – the goods and services off ered by British businesses are often, if not always, considered superior than those of its competitors. It is seen to have a quality, akin to a Kitemark Standard, that others simply don’t match. Uganda Government are very keen for British project management to be involved; whilst other countries can off er cheap labour.

Shared History – The UK and Uganda have a long and powerful history that makes doing business there easier. There is, of course, the shared language; the legal systems operate on the same principles; we share our commitment to democracy and there is tremendous respect for Great Britain in Uganda.” Lord Popat, Prime Ministers Trade Envoy to Uganda and Rwanda.

Opportunities for UK businesses in Uganda: Top exports to Uganda includes agro-processing, road, maintenance equipment’s, pharmaceutical, road vehicles, power generating machinery and general industrial machineries.

Top imports from Uganda relates to agriculture products which includes vegetables, fruits, tobacco, coff ee, tea, and spices.

Energy: Agreements have been made for a 30,000 barrel per day refi nery and a 1,400 kilometres crude export pipeline to the Indian Ocean coast. This will generate many opportunities. There are also opportunities in hydro-electric and renewable energy sources.Opportunities lie in the following areas:

vii. explorationviii. refi neryix. engineering consultancy and servicesx. construction and civil workxi. training

Education: The education sector has undergone rapid transformation from being government funded

to private investment based. With this development Uganda is becoming a regional hub for education and knowledge. It ranks as the best in the region according to the UNDP Education Index (http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/hdi).

Opportunities are available for:xii. setting up institutionsxiii. constructionxiv. educational materialsxv. printing of certifi catesxvi. Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Healthcare: The government spends 8.5% of GDP on health. It works closely with international organisations and agencies to ensure the development of the sector.Important opportunities lie in:

xvii. supply of medical equipment and consumablesxviii. pharmaceutical productionxix. consultancy servicesxx. hospital constructionxxi. e-health services

Foods and drink: Agricultural processing is growing and this means there are many investment opportunities for UK companies, such as:

xxii. processing and packaging equipmentxxiii. storage facilitiesxxiv. chemicals, additives and preservatives

Infrastructure: There is a growing need for road and power improvements. With an estimated 300,000 housing units needed per year, commercial construction and residential construction are also growing.Areas of opportunity include:

xxv. infrastructure design, construction and operation (particularly energy related)xxvi. environmental consultancy and analysisxxvii. architecturexxviii. construction equipmentxxix. generators and transformers

Aid Funded Business (AFB): The international aid agencies fund projects to improve prosperity in developing countries.


AFRICA TOMORROW $2.6 trillionAfrica’s collective GDP in 2020

$1.4 trillionAfrica’s consumer spending in 2020

1.1 billionthe number of Africans of wor-

king age in 2040

128 million

the number of African house-holds with disdretionary income

in 2020

50%the portion of Africans living

in cities by 2030

Return on investment is about 5% projected to increase to about 7% due to ongoing and planned infrastructural (roads, railway, energy) development that will ensue from the developments in the oil sector (refinery and crude oil export). Uganda’s GDP is between US$25 billion to US$26 billion, with stable economic growth averaging 5 to 7%.

Key sectors for investment in Uganda include:• Agriculture/Agribusiness/Agro-processing• Value addition: Foods and drinks• Renewable Energy • Mining & Minerals• Tourism• Infrastructure • Transport and logistics • Construction • Manufacturing • Healthcare • ICT and Education


BUSINESS REGISTRATION & LICENSING COMPANY REGISTRATIONCompany registration is the fi rst step to formalizing a business in Uganda. The Uganda Registration Services Bureau is mandated by the Registrations Services Act to register all business entities in Uganda. The Business Registry is responsible for the registration of: (i) Public /Private Companies, (ii)Legal Documents (Constitutions, Agreements Deeds, Powers of Attorney), (iii) Security Documents (Mortgages, Chattels, Debentures etc).

A Registration Services Bureau Offi cer in the OSC is on hand to assist and offer advice to prospecting investors. The applicable forms and information on registration fees to URSB for the formation of a company are downloadable at www.ursb.go.ug.

INVESTMENT LICENSE ISSUANCEAfter a company has been incorporated in Uganda, it is eligible for an investment license provided its capital investment exceeds US$ 100,000 (Foreign fi rms) and US $ 50,000 (Local fi rms).Application for an investment license from Uganda Investment Authority can be done online.After all required documentation is submitted along with the fi lled form, the license is issued for free in 2 days or less.

Required Documentation includes:

1. Copy Certifi cate of Incorporation2. Copy Memorandum Articles of Association3. A brief business plan4. Proof of fi nancial ability to implement proposed project i.e. bank

statement or letter project support from a bank5. Proof Proposed physical location of project

Secondary Licenses: There are some sectors that regulatory approvals from the relevant entities and these include: energy generation, mining, banking, air transport, pharmaceuticals production, education and health. The regulatory approvals/permits/or licenses must be acquired before applying for the Investment License. The OSC Staff are available to assist the investors with regulatory approval. Detailed requirements are online at: www.ugandainvest.go.ug / www.ugandainvest/index.php/one-stop-centre.

UGANDA TAXATION STRUCTUREThe Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) was set up by an Act of Parliament in 1991 as the central agency responsible for:

vi. Assessing and collection of specifi ed revenuevii. Administering and enforcing laws relating to those revenuesviii. Providing guidance on tax related matters Tax Structure

The Uganda Tax System can be summarised within Six (6) major Elements

ix. Individual and Corporate income taxx. Value added tax (VAT) on goods + servicesxi. Import and Excise dutiesxii. Stamp dutyxiii. Pay As You Earn (PAYE) for employeesxiv. Rental Tax for rental property owners

TAX INCENTIVES AVAILABLE IN UGANDAi. By Income Tax Act

– Tax holidays on exportation of fi nished consumer and capital goods for a period of ten Years at least 80% of production and processing of agricultural products to fi nal goods One year exemption renewable annually.– Depreciation rates

ii. Computers and data equipment – 40%iii. Automobiles, mini-buses, construction & earth moving equipment

– 35%iv. Buses (over 30 passengers); vehicles (> 7 tons); specialized trucks;

tractors; plant, & machinery for farming, manufacturing, mining operations; trailers & trailer-mounted container – 30%

v. Rail cars; locomotives & equipment; vessels, barges, tugs & similar water transportation equipment; aircraft; specialized public utility plant, equipment & machinery; offi ce furniture, fi xtures & equipment; any depreciable asset – 20%

– Special Deductions:These are carried forward lossesi. Industrial building allowance on cost of the building – 5%ii. Expenditure on training of employees and scientifi c research –

100% – Exempt Incomes (List available with URA) – Withholding tax on importation of Raw materials, human or animal

medicine, Plant and Machinery and scholastic materialsiii. Value Added Tax

– Zero rated on specifi ed supplies/goods – Exempt supplies/goods – VAT deferral on investor plant & machinery

iv. Double Taxation Agreements (reduced rates & tax credits)v. Customs

– Duty Draw Backs details with URA in the 5th Schedule) 5th Schedule

– Inputs for exploration in oil and gas sectorA tax offi cial in the OSC is available to assist and offer tax advice. Applications for Tax Identifi cation Numbers (TIN) can be done on-line and the guidelines can be accessed via the URA website www.ura.go.ug

ONE STOP CENTRE (OSC) FOR INVESTORSThe One Stop Centre (OSC) services for business registration, licensing, facilitation and aftercare are offered at Uganda Investment Authority (UIA). The investment-related departments and agencies within the OSC, currently include:

i. The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) for company registration.ii. The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for tax advice and registration.iii. The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control for issuance of work permits and other immigration documents.iv. The Lands Registry which assists in the verifi cation of land ownership.v. The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) to facilitate the investor to environmental compliance.vi. The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) for standards advice.

10 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCEThe National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is a Government institution established as the principal agency in Uganda charged with the responsibility of coordinating, monitoring, regulating and supervising environmental impact/mitigation compliance and management.

In this regard NEMA is responsible for regulating the impact of all investment on the environment. NEMA grants certifi cates of environmental clearance, following review and approval of environmental audits carried out by NEMA authorized experts, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) reports and Resettlement Action Plans (RAP). More Information is available on the NEMA website: www.nemaug.org

IMMIGRATION SERVICESThe Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control is represented within the OSC to fast track the necessary immigration documentation required for foreign investors. A Principal Immigration offi cer in the OSC is always on hand to handle the processes of visa extensions, special Passes dependent passes and their extension, Work Permit issuance and renewal, and certifi cates of residency to qualifying investors and their overseas staff, among others.

VISITING UGANDA FOR BUSINESSA Travel Visa to Uganda can be obtained at all Uganda Missions and Consulates or Port of Entry like Entebbe International Airport. Different Class categories of Work Permits are issued on a yearly basis. For more information, visit: www.immigration.go.ug

LAND FOR INVESTMENTThe Ministry of Lands and Urban Development is mandated “To ensure a rational, sustainable and effective use and management of land and orderly development of urban and rural areas as well as safe, planned and adequate housing for socio-economic development”. It has two departments that are directly related to land acquisition for investment: (i) The Department of Land Administration, responsible supervising land administration institutions and valuation of land and other properties;

(ii) The Department of Land Registration, which is responsible for issuance of certifi cates of titles, general conveyance, keeping custody of the national land register, coordination, inspection, monitoring and back-up technical support relating to land registration and acquisition processes Land in Uganda is under four (4) major land tenure systems which may be available for investment purposes.

THESE ARE:Leasehold tenureLeasehold tenure is a form of tenure whereby one party grants to another the right to exclusive possession of land for a specifi ed period, usually in exchange for the payment of rent. The longest lease term is 99 years .

Free hold land tenureThis tenure derives its legality from the Constitution and the written law. Freehold tenure may involve either a grant of land in perpetuity, or for a lesser specifi ed time period. Only citizens of Uganda are entitled to own land under freehold tenure. Noncitizens may lease it for a period up to 99 years.

Mailo Land tenureMailo tenure is almost identical to freehold tenure. Registered land can be held in perpetuity and a Mailo owner is entitled to enjoy all the powers of a freehold owner

Customary tenureIn some places the land is held communally, in some it belongs to a particular clan while in others it is held by individuals. The rules of customary law also vary in different parts of the country.

A Land Registrar in the OSC is always at hand to guide and facilitate investors on land leasing and registration requirements during the land acquisition procedures More Information on acquisition of land for investment is available online at: www.mlhud.go.ug.

Uganda Registration BureauTel: +256 414 2235219 / 235915

E: [email protected] www.ursb.go.ug

Uganda Revenue AuthorityTel: +256 417 444602 – 417 444620

E: [email protected] http:// www.ura.go.ug

Uganda Tourist BoardTel: +256 414 342196/7

E: [email protected] www.visituganda.com

Uganda Export Promotion BoardTel: +256 414 230250, 230233

E: [email protected] www.ugandaexportsonline.com

Petroleum Exploration and Production Department

Tel: +256 414 320714E: [email protected]

www.petroleum.go.ug

Uganda Manufacturers AssociationTel:+256 414 221034, 287615/2

E: [email protected] hwww.uma.or.ug

Private Sector Foundation UgandaTel: +256 312 263850, 261850

E: [email protected] www.psfuganda.com

Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Tel: +256 753 503035E: [email protected]

www.chamberuganda.com

Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum Tel: +256 312 516695

E: [email protected] www.ucmp.ug

Uganda National Council of Science & TechnologyTel: + 256 414 705500E: [email protected] www.uncst.go.ugUganda Coffee Development AuthorityTel: + 256 414 256940 + 256 312 260470E: [email protected] www.ugandacoffee.org

Cotton Development AuthorityTel: + 256 414 230309

+ 256 414 232 968E: [email protected]

www.cdouga.org

Uganda Convention UKTel:+44(0)207 237 7317

+447950 285 493E: [email protected]

www.ugandanconventionuk.org

High Commission of Uganda, LondonUganda House,

58-59 Trafalgar Square, St. James's, London WC2N 5DX

Tel: 020 7839 5783

Uganda Tourist BoardTel: +256 414 342196/7

E: [email protected] www.visituganda.com

Uganda Wildlife AuthorityTel:+256 414 3555000,

312 355000E: [email protected]

www.ugandawildlife.org

Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration ControlTel: +256 414 595945

www.immigration.go.ug

Uganda National Bureau of StandardsTel:+256 414 505995, 222369

E: [email protected] http://www.unbs.go.ug

Uganda National Bureau of StatisticsTel: +256 414 706000

E: [email protected] www.ubos.org

KEY CONTACTS


FOREIGN CONTROL Limits on Foreign Control and Right to Private Ownership and Establishment Ugandan law allows for 100 percent foreign-owned businesses and foreign businesses are allowed to partner with Ugandans without restrictions.

The Petroleum Act of 2013, however, requires goods and services in the petroleum industry that are not available in Uganda to be delivered via a joint venture with a Ugandan company (defi ned as at least 51 percent of the company being owned by Ugandan citizens) which must have at least a 48 percent share of the company.

UGANDA IMPORTSImports in Uganda increased to 456.60 USD Million in September 2015 from 447.70 USD Million in August of 2016. Imports in Uganda averaged 256.14 USD Million from 1993 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 672.80 USD Million in December of 2015 and a record low of 44.20 USD Million in August of 1993.

Uganda mostly imports oil (24 percent of total imports) followed by pharmaceutical products and capital goods. Top Import Origins: Kenya, UAE, China and India.

UGANDA EXPORTSExports in Uganda increased to 243.58 USD Million in October from 234.22 USD Million in September of 2016. Exports in Uganda averaged 116.10 USD Million from 1993 until 2016 reaching an all time high of 264.39 USD Million in May of 2013 and a record low of 12.39 USD Million in July of 1993.

Uganda Exports Notes: Uganda mostly exports agricultural products (80% of total exports). The most important exports is coff ee (22% of total exports) followed by tea, cotton, copper, oil and fi sh.

Top Export Destinations: Sudan (15%), Kenya (10%), DR Congo, Netherlands, Germany, South Africa and UAE. Source: www.tradingeconomics.com/uganda/exports

DISTRIBUTION & SALES CHANNELSProducts in Uganda are generally distributed through regional wholesalers, who in turn supply small and rural shopkeepers. Consumer goods typically arrive in bulk containers at the informal market area on Nakivubo Road in Kampala and are sold wholesale to traders.

Trade Regulations, Customs, & Standards

Import TariffUganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi have adopted a three-tiered duty structure for imports from outside the East Africa Customs Union (EACU) under the terms of an East African Community (EAC) agreement, which became fully operational in January 2010. Most fi nished products are subject to a 25 percent duty, while intermediate products face a 10 percent levy. Raw materials and capital goods may still enter duty free.

Prohibited & Restricted ImportsThe following items cannot be imported into Uganda:

i. Pornographic materialsii. Used motor vehicle tiresiii. Used computers and appliancesiv. Imports banned under international agreements to

which Uganda is signatory(Note: The Uganda Revenue Authority imposes an environmental levy on vehicles over eight years old, and the Ugandan government has banned the importation of used computers and used refrigerators.)

Industrial PromotionIn addition to tax incentives, Uganda offers investment incentives for investors in four “priority” sectors: information and communication technology; tourism; value-added agriculture; and value-added investments in mineral extraction.

Investors in priority sectors can get a 49-year lease in an industrial park without paying the usual USD 80,000 lease fee. The Namanve Industrial Park on the outskirts of Kampala has several large international companies already operating, although the development of the park has been slowed by squatters and inadequate infrastructure. The park is divided into four main industrial clusters: food processing, light industry and services, heavy industry, and another for SMEs.


KEY SECTORS A potential investor considering investing in Uganda, will fi nd a well regulated highly liberalized economy in which all sectors are open for investment and there is a free movement of capital to and from the country.

AGRICULTURE/AGRIBUSINESSUganda is among the leading producers of coffee, bananas and oil seed crops (sesame (simsim), soybean, sunfl ower, etc). It is also a major producer of other crops like tea, cotton organic cotton, tobacco, cereals, fresh fruit & vegetables and nuts, essential oils, fl owers, poultry, fresh water fi sh.

Opportunities for investment exist in: Commercial farming in both crops and animal industries, as well as aquaculture, Value addition (Agro-processing), Manufacturing of inputs (fertilizers, pesticides), Cold storage facilities and logistics, Farm Machinery manufacturing and assembly, Packaging and Irrigation Schemes

The country has been zoned into specifi c production areas and in order to ease logistics and supply of Agricultural products / source of raw materials, all these areas are well linked to a good national road grid network

TOURISMThe distinctive attraction of Uganda as a tourist destination arises from the variety of its game stock (Including the rare tree climbing lions of Ishasha, White Rhinoceros, Gorillas, elephants and its unspoiled scenic beauty including forests hills and Mountain Rivers and lakes. 51% of the world’s population of mountain gorillas lives in Uganda. Uganda is home to 11% of the world’s bird’s species (a total of 1060 bird species) which offers a wide range of bird species.

The opportunities in tourism range from constructing high quality accommodation facilities, operating tours and travel circuits (bicycle tours, air balloon travel, marine – Lake Victoria and river rafting on the River Nile) to the development of specialized eco and community tourism systems, as well as faith based tourism (pilgrimage to Namugongo – Uganda Martyrs, Mahatma Gandhi Statute and Bishop Hannington landing site on the Nile River).

MININGOver 80% of the country has been surveyed for mineral quantities and locations. New geo-data shows that Uganda has large under-exploited mineral deposits of gold, oil, high grade tin, tungsten/wolfram, salt, beryllium, cobalt, kaolin, iron-ore, glass sand, vermiculite, phosphates (agricultural fertilizer), Uranium and rare earth elements.

There are also signifi cant quantities of clay and gypsum. Gold occurs in many areas of the country, including Busia in the east, Buhweju and Kigezi in the west, Mubende – Kiboga in the central region and signifi cant occurrences in Karamoja in the north east.

Investment opportunities exist in mining and mineral processing. Uganda provides special incentives to the mining sector with some capital expenditures being written off in full. The Uganda Mining Act of 2003 and Mining Regulation 2004 grant fi ve types of mining rights.

These include: Prospecting License, Exploration License, Retention License, Mining Lease, Location License: www.energyandminerals.go.ug

ENERGY OIL & GASOil and Gas: A discovery of extractable quantities of oil and gas in the Lake Albert region has enhanced the sector’s joie de vivre. According to the Petroleum Exploration and Production Department, 21 oil and/or gas discoveries have been made in the country to date. Petroleum laws are in place and a communication desk to disseminate information related to the oil and gas sector was created within the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. Investment opportunities available in middle and down streams in the Sector. For more info, visit the online portal: www.petroleum.go.ug

Renewable Energy Power Potential: Uganda has considerable unexploited renewable energy resources for energy production and provision of


energy services. The overall Government Policy for the role of renewable energy in the national economy is to make modern renewable energya substantial part of the national energy consumption. The goal of Uganda Renewable Energy Policy is to increase the use of modern renewable from below 5% in 2007 to 61% of the total energy consumption by 2017.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYUganda’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is one of the most vibrant within the region and fastest growing sector in the economy. This vibrancy hinges largely onthe good legal and regulatory frameworks. The supportive investment climate therein has exposed numerous opportunities in ICT innovation services leading to maximum utilization of the existing youthful human resource base as quite suitable for the ICT work. The newly developed and highly qualitative ICT infrastructure is also ready to accommodate more future investments. Uganda is now connected to three marine fi bre optic cables running around African eastern coast in the Indian Ocean.

Uganda is positioning itself to be the hub for Business Processing and Management Outsourcing industry with the region on the Africa’s Eastern cost. Numerous Investment Opportunities exist in the local, Regional and International markets. The largest of the Uganda Business Process Outsourcing, Information Technology and Information Technology Enabling Services Industry opportunities are within Agriculture, Health, Tourism, Banks insurance and public administration.

Domestic opportunities have been identifi ed in the areas of: Digitalisation of services, Healthcare services for the aging, Productivity Solutions, Web applications, Software Development, Ware housing and Network Integrations.

MANUFACTURINGUganda’s manufacturing sector presents various opportunities in virtually all areas ranging from beverages, leather, tobacco based processing, paper, textiles and garments, pharmaceuticals, fabrication, ceramics, glass, fertilizers, plastic / PVC, assembly of electronic goods, hi-tech and medical products.

INFRASTRUCTUREAlthough signifi cant efforts have been made to develop and rehabilitate the existing physical and non-physical infrastructure, potential investment opportunities exist in all national grids. These include; Airports and Aerodromes, Railways, Roads and bridges, Urban Transport, Power Generation, Power Transmission,

Power Distribution, Water and Sewage, Irrigation Schemes.

SERVICESFinancial services: Opportunities for investment exist for international multinational banking groups particularly promoting new or innovative fi nancial products (i.e. Mortgage fi nance, venture capital, merchant banking and leasing fi nance) and also micro fi nance saving institutions, especially to operate in rural areas. Insurance, in particular, is still a relatively young sector and offers several opportunities for investment.

EDUCATIONUganda runs high quality courses in English at relatively cheaper costs than other education destinations and is dedicated to making investment in the country’s knowledge hub a unique experience and a win-win situation for both investors and students. Investment opportunities therefore exist in Uganda for setting up Public and independent private universities, branch universities and offshore campuses. Other areas of investment include technical & vocational training, distance learning and student fi nancing. Research centers in tropical medicine and medical tourism.

HEALTHThe public health care delivery system in Uganda is organized in tiers, where the Village Health Teams/ Health Centres I, II, III and IV and the General Hospitals form the front line and primary care, the Regional Referral Hospitals secondary care and the National Referral Hospitals and specialized institutes of cancer and heart, form tertiary care. The national and regional referral hospitals are semi-autonomous institutions, while the district health services and general hospitals are managed by the local governments.A good percentage of health facilities are privately owned and the private sector provides a recognisable output especially in services delivered. Uganda has a growing population therefo-re has increased investment needs in the health sector. While Government and development partners focus on communicable diseases, there is a need for innovations and private sector par-ticipation.

This has created investment opportunities in heal-th management, human resource training e-heal-th solutions and logistics, tertiary care services early detection, treatment, medical tourism and manufacturing of affordable equipment and other centers of excellence provide more investment opportunities.


Documentation

Import certifi cates, issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry, are

required for goods on the ‘negative list’, such as used tyres and certain types of

battery. The certifi cates are valid for 6 months.

You are required to mark shipments with:i. Importer/exporter name

ii. Consigneeiii. Flight/vehicle details

iv. Place of dischargev. Number of packages

vi. Container identityvii. Description of goods

viii. Airway bill number/bill of ladingix. County of origin/destination

Entry requirementsYou will require a visa to enter Uganda.

Passports should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the end date of your

visit. Visas may be obtained on arrival by air with a cash payment of USD50.

However, it is recommended that visas are obtained in advance through a

travel agent or from a Uganda High Commission or embassy.

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