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What is the company registry in Uganda?
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Plot 5 George Street, Georgian House, P.O. Box 6848 Kampala Uganda
About Uganda
The Uganda Companies Registry is located in Kampala and was founded in 1988.
Uganda officially the Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa. The main language of Uganda is Swahili which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Ugandan shilling (UGX). The population of Uganda is over 49.28 million.
Uganda Economy
The Real GDP in Uganda is in the region of $135.803 billion with a GDP per capita of $2,800. Uganda economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Uganda are gold, coffee, fish, milk, raw sugar.
Main Trading Partners of Uganda
The leading export and import partners for Uganda are:
Exports: UAE 31%, India 12%, Hong Kong 9%, Kenya 8%, Italy 7%
Imports: China 23%, Kenya 15%, India 13%, UAE 7%, Tanzania 6%
Uganda Certificate of Incorporation
The Uganda Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Uganda Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Uganda company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Uganda register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Uganda customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Uganda Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Uganda the relevant laws are:
Established by Act of Parliament responsible for civil registrations,
Uganda Registration Services Bureau Act
What information is free to view at Uganda Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Uganda the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Uganda Company Number
Uganda Registration/Reservation Date
Uganda Company Name
Uganda Business Type/Entity
Uganda Company Status
Uganda Dissolved/Expiry Date (if applicable)
Uganda Company name Changed
Do you need to register / sign up at the Uganda Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Uganda register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Uganda
There are over 560,000 companies registered in Albania.
Types of Companies in Uganda
Businesses in Uganda can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Uganda Public/Private companies with a share capital
Uganda Limited by Guarantee with no Share Capital
Uganda Foreign companies
Other Uganda Company Registry Services
Uganda Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Uganda Document Authentication Check
Can you order a Uganda Apostille Certificate?
No, Uganda has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Uganda has not agreed to this Uganda company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Uganda Company Registry?
The Uganda Company Register is in English language only.
Uganda Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Uganda has 33 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 48 consulates and three other representations.
Kampala, the capital of Uganda, hosts 43 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 43 consulates and one other representation located in Uganda.
Uganda Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Uganda. Our local partner is based in Kampala which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Uganda including Entebbe, Jinja, Gulu and Mbale. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Uganda Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Uganda from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Uganda Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2016)
Uganda Standard & Poors rating: B (first obtained in 2014)
Uganda Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Uganda Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Albania.
Uganda Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Uganda. Our specialist Uganda skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Uganda Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Uganda Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Uganda. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Uganda Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Uganda?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Uganda?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Uganda?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.