What previously took between 10 to 15 business working days to register a company in Uganda, has now been reduced to 3 hours.

Uganda has published rules to secure the enforceability of close-out netting under ISDA Master Agreement, GMRA and GMSLA contracts with financial institutions.

The High Court recently passed a decision (Bank Of India (U) Limited Vs NC Beverages Limited And Uganda Revenue Authority (Civil Suit 0009 of 2021)...

The High Court in Uganda has ruled that a petitioner for liquidation of a company must issue a statutory demand regardless of the grounds of the petition.

Two recent High Court judgments present Uganda Registration Services Bureau ("URSB") with a stark choice and a clear path forward.

The recent ruling of the Tax Appeals Tribunal ("TAT") in the case of Century Bottling Company v Uganda Revenue Authority ("URA"), has brought the discretion of the Commissioner General of the...

Many years ago, a foreign client asked for a brief on some local regulations.

To call it a thunderclap may still not do justice to the Uganda Revenue Authority's ("URA") stunning victory against a massive tax evasion scheme. In a decision delivered by the Honourable Justice Stephen Mubiru...

Uganda has published new regulations under the Companies Act ("the Act") that provide for, among other things, striking off a company from the companies register.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a significant impact on businesses in Uganda and the world over, with governments having to enforce lockdown measures to contain the spread of the virus.

Uganda has a market-based economy and is generally considered as one of the fastest growing economies in East Africa.

In 2023, we expressed concerns that Uganda's shiny new Companies Regulations were riddled with ambiguities around striking off, restoration...

The indoor management rule is a common principle, codified in Ugandan law. However, recent decisions from courts have applied the rule inconsistently, and have been a cause of concern...

A loan seems like a straightforward financial arrangement, funds lent by one party to another with an expectation of repayment.

Uganda's Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 has undergone substantial amendments following unprecedented public outcry, fundamentally transforming its scope from broad commercial regulation to targeted oversight of foreign political financing.

The Ugandan government is considering a draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 (the "Bill"), which proposes sweeping restrictions on foreign influence over domestic policy, governance and public affairs.

Uganda's business climate is characterized by a combination of political stability and sustained economic growth. The political landscape, while stable in recent years, has seen a long-standing presidency, and navigating political nuances is essential for businesses.

Uganda's Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 imposes strict reporting obligations on banks and money remittance agencies regarding foreign funding to "agents of foreigners."

Uganda, an independent republic within the British Commonwealth, is situated in East Africa.