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All competitiveness indicators

Parameter 3 of 9

Trading Licences

Simple and timely licensing reduces administrative costs and enables businesses to operate formally.

Time to obtain a licence
1–2 weeks
Licence cost
Varies by sector
Renewal compliance in urban areas
70%
A Ugandan shop owner holding a KCCA trading licence in her premises, beside the steps to apply, assess, pay and receive a licence.
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Indicators and standards

IndicatorBaseline / client service charter standardResponsible
Time to obtain licence1–2 weeksKCCA, Local Councils
CostVaries by sectorKCCA, Local Councils
Renewal compliance rate70% in urban areasKCCA, Local Councils