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Investment Licence

Authorizes a person or company to undertake a qualifying investment project in Uganda and access incentives provided under the Investment Code Act.

Who needs it

Domestic and foreign investors meeting the investment thresholds prescribed under the Investment Code Act,

Instrument type: Licence

Fees

No application fee.

Issued free of charge.

Documents required

  • i. Certificate of incorporation/business registration
  • ii. Memorandum and Articles (where applicable)
  • iii. TIN
  • iv. National ID/Passport
  • v. Business Plan
  • vi. Environmental approvals (where applicable)
  • vii. Financial projections
  • viii. Land ownership or lease documentation (if applicable).

Steps to apply

  1. 1Complete online application
  2. 2Upload required documents
  3. 3Technical evaluation
  4. 4Due diligence (where necessary)
  5. 5Licence issued.
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Key facts

Processing time
Approximately 48 hours where requirements are met
Validity / renewal
As prescribed under the Investment Code Act and licence conditions.
Legal basis
Investment Code Act,

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Owner: PSDULast reviewed: 18 August 2026