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Trading License
Licence authorising a person/business to conduct trade or business within KCCA jurisdiction.
Who needs it
Persons carrying on businesses in Kampala, subject to statutory exemptions.
Applicant must have appropriately located premises and comply with hygiene, health and building standards.
Instrument type: Business / Commercial Licence
Related requirements noted by the issuing authority: Business registration, applicable health/building requirements, COIN registration
Fees
Depends on nature of business and grade of business area. Current KCCA published rates vary by business category and grade.
Annual fee; rates are determined under the applicable Trade Licensing framework. Identification; COIN; Business Registration Number;
Documents required
- incorporation/registration documents where applicable; tenancy/rent documentation; previous licence/receipt for existing businesses; additional requirements for non-nationals.
Steps to apply
- 1Obtain/register COIN
- 2Apply for trading licence
- 3Assessment
- 4Payment
- 5Licence issuance
Key facts
- Processing time
- Licence is issued upon confirmation/submission of relevant documents and payment; KCCA also undertakes risk-based post-inspections.
- Validity / renewal
- Generally annual; KCCA materials state the licence/payment operates on an annual basis.
- Legal basis
- Trade Licensing Act, Cap. 101, as amended; applicable Trade Licensing regulations/instruments.