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1 |
Aerodrome certificate To ensure that all operators/crew/organisations in the aviation industry are properly certified/authorized in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and recommended practices. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
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2 |
Aerodrome construction permit To ensure compliance with safety standards |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
3 |
Aerodrome license To ensure compliance with the aviation safety regulations. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
4 |
Agricultural air operator certificate Environmental protection |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
5 |
Air navigation service provider certificate Regulatory |
Civil Aviation Authority |
30 Days |
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6 |
Air operator certificate To ensure compliance with the aviation safety standards. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
3 Months |
|
7 |
Air traffic controller license To ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
8 |
Aircraft maintenance engineer license To ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Day |
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9 |
Airport operator security programme Protecting passengers, crew members, aircraft, airports and aviation facilities and preventing acts of unlawful interference and ensuring that appropriate action is taken when an act of unlawful interference occurs or is likely to occur |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
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10 |
Annual practicing license To ensure that only registered professionals with up-to-date knowledge are allowed to practice as allied health professionals. |
Allied Health Professionals Council |
3 Days |
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11 |
Annual practicing license Register specialist doctors for engaging in public and private practice
|
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council |
2 Weeks |
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12 |
Application for grant of a charter and accreditation Ensures quality of private universities to meet the standards that have been set and to provide merit that is recognized internationally |
National Council for Higher Education |
6 Months to a year |
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13 |
Approval for introduction of securities Regulating introduction of securities
|
Capital Markets Authority |
45 Days |
|
14 |
Approval of additional issues securities To regulate securities and raise capital
|
Capital Markets Authority |
45 Days |
|
15 |
Approval of public offer of securities To regulate public offer of securities
|
Capital Markets Authority |
45 Days |
|
16 |
Approval of publications and advertisements of drugs/promotional materials Regulatory |
National Drug Authority |
1 Month for new applicants and 2 weeks for renewal |
|
17 |
Approval of stock exchange To
regulate and raise capital for the business |
Capital Markets Authority |
45 Days |
|
18 |
Approved maintenance organization certificate To regulate activities of maintenance organizations. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
3 Months |
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19 |
Aquaculture establishment approval permit Control development of aquaculture in environmentally sustainable manner. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
1 Week |
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20 |
Authorization to decommission a facility with radioactive materials Protect the public and environment from dangers of radiation |
Atomic Energy Council |
3 Months |
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21 |
Authorization to import or export device(s) or radioactive materials To protect the users and the community from the dangers and effects of the sources of radiation and atomic energy |
Atomic Energy Council |
3 Months |
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22 |
Authorization to possess and use source (s) for industrial application To protect the users and the community from the dangers and effects of the sources of radiation and atomic energy |
Atomic Energy Council |
3 Months |
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23 |
Authorization to possess and use source (s) for medical application To protect the users and the community from the dangers and effects of the sources of radiation and atomic energy |
Atomic Energy Council |
3 Months |
|
24 |
Authorization to sell, transfer,loan or lease a radiation source To protect the users and the community from the dangers and effects of the sources of radiation and atomic energy |
Atomic Energy Council |
3 Months |
|
25 |
Authorization to transport radioactive materials To regulate the transportation of radioactive materials |
Atomic Energy Council |
3 Months |
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26 |
Betting intermediary operating license Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
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27 |
Bingo operating license Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
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28 |
Bonded warehouse license To legalize the operations of premises to secure goods under customs control |
Uganda Revenue Authority |
10 Days |
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29 |
Broadcasting license (Radio) To regulate the radio communication |
Uganda Communications Commission |
2 Months |
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30 |
Broadcasting services license (Television) Regulate television broadcasting services
|
Uganda Communications Commission |
2 Months |
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31 |
Building permit (Job card) Control developments in the city |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
1 Month |
|
32 |
Casino operating license Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
|
33 |
Catering operator security programme certification To safeguard and enhance aviation security . |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
34 |
Cattle export license Regulate export of cattle |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
3 Days |
|
35 |
Cattle traders license Regulation of cattle trading in Uganda. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
1 Day |
|
36 |
Certificate of aircraft registration Regulatory |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
37 |
Certificate of airworthiness To ensure compliance with aviation safety standards |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
38 |
Certificate of analysis Regulatory |
National Drug Authority |
1 Month for new applicants and 2 weeks for renewal |
|
39 |
Certificate of approval of law firms /chambers Regulation of the legal profession |
The Law Council |
At the discretion of the Council Board |
|
40 |
Certificate of classification and registration Ensures quality of tertiary institutions to meet the standards equivalent to and recognized by other institutions |
National Council for Higher Education |
6 Months |
|
41 |
Certificate of eligibility for enrollment To maintain and ascertain that only qualified persons are enrolled. |
The Law Council |
At the discretion of the council |
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42 |
Certificate of exemption To regulate persons intending to generate, distribute and sale electricity for rural electrification, where the maximum supply capacity does not exceed 2 megawatts |
Electricity Regulatory Authority |
6 Months |
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43 |
Certificate of fitness To ensure road worthiness of the vehicle used for driving training
|
Ministry of Works and Transport |
6 Hours |
|
44 |
Certificate of good standing Issued to all doctors wishing to leave the country to practice /study abroad to certify that they are fully registered and that no disciplinary proceedings are in progress against the doctor and that he/she has never been the subject of any inquiry |
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council |
2 Weeks |
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45 |
Certificate of registration To be registered on the register of pharmacists.
|
Pharmacy Board Uganda |
4-6 Months |
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46 |
Certificate of registration To act as a notification to the commissioner of the existence of a work place
|
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development |
3 Days |
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47 |
Certificate of registration To stop unqualified personnel from providing health care |
Allied Health Professionals Council |
3 Months |
|
48 |
Certificate of registration as a coffee exporter To authorise companies to export coffee to the international market . |
Uganda Coffee Development Authority |
3 Weeks |
|
49 |
Certificate of registration for importers of milk and milk products For conformity and compliance with the dairy standards and regulations. |
Dairy Development Authority |
3 Days |
|
50 |
Certificate of registration for internal marketing of coffee Regulatory |
Uganda Coffee Development Authority |
2 Weeks |
|
51 |
Certificate of registration for legal aid service providers
To regulate and monitor the quality of legal aid service delivery
|
The Law Council |
At the discretion of the council |
|
52 |
Certificate of registration of drugs To ensure that medicines registered in Uganda meet national and internationally accepted quality, safety and efficacy standards. |
National Drug Authority |
1 Month for new applicants and 2 weeks for renewal |
|
53 |
Certificate of registration to import starter culture and stabilizers For conformity and compliance with the dairy standards and regulations. |
Dairy Development Authority |
3 Days |
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54 |
Certificate of registration to operate a large scale milk processing plant For conformity and compliance with the dairy standards and regulations. |
Dairy Development Authority |
3 Days |
|
55 |
Certificate of registration to operate a small scale milk processing plant For conformity and compliance with the dairy standards and regulations. |
Dairy Development Authority |
3 Days |
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56 |
Certificate of registration to operate a store used or intended for storage of milk and milk products For conformity and compliance with the dairy standards and regulations. |
Dairy Development Authority |
3 Days |
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57 |
Certificate of registration to operate deep freezers For conformity and compliance with the dairy standards and regulations. |
Dairy Development Authority |
3 Days |
|
58 |
Certificate of registration to operate milk coolers For conformity and compliance with the dairy standards and regulations. |
Dairy Development Authority |
3 Days |
|
59 |
Certificate of registration to transport milk or milk products For conformity and compliance with the dairy standards and regulations. |
Dairy Development Authority |
3 Days |
|
60 |
Certificate of suitability of premises To regulate places where restricted drugs are sold |
National Drug Authority |
2 Days |
|
61 |
Chain link permit Control developments in the city |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
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62 |
Class ‘C’ License /Country Taxis (5 to 7 passengers) To regulate the use of country taxi cabs
|
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Hours |
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63 |
Class ‘G’ License (Goods operators vehicles / OTV) Regulate goods vehicles that wish to carry people on board |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Hours |
|
64 |
Class A - Tourist agent vehicle license Regulate public transport |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Hours |
|
65 |
Class A Wildlife use right Authorization to obtain a concession
|
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
6 to 12 Months |
|
66 |
Class B Wildlife use right Authorization to farm and prepare land for cultivation, on wildlife conservation areas. |
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
3 Months |
|
67 |
Class C Wildlife use right Grants authorization for ranching on wildlife conservation areas |
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
3 Months |
|
68 |
Class D Wildlife use right Authorization to trade in wildlife and wildlife products. |
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
3 Months |
|
69 |
Class E Wildlife use right Authorization to use wildlife for educational or scientific purposes including medical experiments and developments. |
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
3 Months |
|
70 |
Class F Wildlife use right This license authorizes general extraction on wildlife conservation areas. |
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
3 Months |
|
71 |
Class R and T licenses (Rental vehicles and Town taxicabs) Regulate public transport |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Hours |
|
72 |
Clinical trials (Human) scientific trials on human drugs certificate Regulatory |
National Drug Authority |
1 Month for new applicants and 2 weeks for renewal |
|
73 |
Coffee grading certificate To advice exporters how to handle the coffee and check or examine the coffee. |
Uganda Coffee Development Authority |
1 Day |
|
74 |
Commercial pilot license To ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
75 |
Concession investment opportunities permit Promote tourism and customer satisfaction
|
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
6 to 12 Months |
|
76 |
Construction permit Regulate companies engaged in hydraulic works and to ensure compliance with water and environment laws.
|
Directorate of Water Resources Management, Ministry of Water and Environment |
3 Months |
|
77 |
Contract omnibus vehicle license Regulating public transport |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Hours |
|
78 |
Court bailiff license Facilitates the maintenance of standards for the execution of proceedings and places responsibility over proceedings in the licensed persons |
The High Court of Uganda |
2 Weeks |
|
79 |
Credit reference bureau license Regulate the business of disseminating credit information among financial institutions |
Bank of Uganda |
3 Months |
|
80 |
Customs Agents license To legalize the operations of clearing and forwarding firms to transact business on behalf of the taxpayers. |
Uganda Revenue Authority |
2 Months |
|
81 |
Customs clearing agent registration Capture of customs clearing agent's details on the URA web portal. |
Uganda Revenue Authority |
Instant |
|
82 |
Demolition permit Authority to erect or make alterations or additions to a building |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
83 |
Depository's license To regulate securities central depositories |
Capital Markets Authority |
45 Days |
|
84 |
Designated Medical Examiner Certificate Safety regulation |
Civil Aviation Authority |
At the discretion of the authority. |
|
85 |
Designated pilot examiner Safety regulation |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
86 |
Destruction certificate Environmental protection. |
National Drug Authority |
1 Month for new applicants and 2 weeks for renewal |
|
87 |
Developer’s license Regulate free zones
|
Uganda Free Zones Authority |
3 Months |
|
88 |
Distribution and supply license To regulate the distribution and supply of electricity. |
Electricity Regulatory Authority |
6 Months |
|
89 |
Distribution license Transmission and sale of electricity in bulk to distribution and sales companies. |
Electricity Regulatory Authority |
6 Months |
|
90 |
Drilling permit Regulate companies engaged in the business of drilling water wells.
|
Directorate of Water Resources Management, Ministry of Water and Environment |
3 Months |
|
91 |
Driver instructors license To regulate driver instructors
|
Ministry of Works and Transport |
6 Hours |
|
92 |
Driving permit Regulate driving in Uganda |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Weeks |
|
93 |
Driving school license To regulate activities of driving schools. |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
6 Hours |
|
94 |
Easement certificate Enable access to water in case of any dispute. |
Directorate of Water Resources Management, Ministry of Water and Environment |
3 Months |
|
95 |
Ectoparasiticides field trial certificate Regulation of ectoparasiticides field trials
|
National Drug Authority |
1 Month |
|
96 |
Engineers registration certificate To regulate the profession to avoid masqueraders. |
Engineers Registration Board |
1 Month |
|
97 |
Engineers temporary registration certificate Regulates engineers who are not ordinarily resident in Uganda to practice engineering. |
Engineers Registration Board |
1 Month |
|
98 |
Entry permit Regulate foreign employment
|
Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control |
10 Days |
|
99 |
Environmental Impact Assessment To regulate effects of the proposed project, plan or activity on the environment. |
National Environment Management Authority |
2 Weeks |
|
100 |
Examination of air receivers To ensure compliance to safety and health standards.
|
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development |
3 Days |
|
101 |
Examination of steam boilers To ensure compliance to safety and health standards
|
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development |
3 Days |
|
102 |
Examination of steam receivers To ensure compliance to safety and health standards
|
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development |
3 Days per respective inspection |
|
103 |
Exploration license To explore for minerals in an area not more than 500 km2 |
Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines |
1 Month |
|
104 |
Export certificate of airworthiness For safety precautions |
Civil Aviation Authority |
14 Days |
|
105 |
Export permit To regulate exportation of minerals from Uganda
|
Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines |
1 Week |
|
106 |
Exportation license Keep track of all petroleum products exported from Uganda |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
14 Days |
|
107 |
Exporters - buyers license Regulation of hides and skins export |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
3 Days |
|
108 |
Film industry licenses To regulate the film industry
|
Uganda Communications Commission |
2 Months |
|
109 |
Fish Breeding Permit For research stations or individual farmers to engage in fish breeding. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
1 Week |
|
110 |
Fishing control license - Non citizen Control the number of foreigners fishing in our water bodies and create employment for (local) Ugandan citizens. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
111 |
Fishing control permit - Citizen To give legal access to the fishery and regulate number of fishers.
|
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
112 |
Fishing vessel license (Lakes: Victoria, Albert, Kyoga, Edward, George & Wamala) Control the extraction of fish from the lake at any given time. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
113 |
Fishing vessel license (Minor lakes) Control the extraction of fish from minor lakes at any given time. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
114 |
Fishing vessel license (Non-citizen) All water bodies Control the number of foreigners fishing in our water bodies and create employment for (local) Ugandan citizens. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
115 |
Fishing vessel license (Swamps, Rivers & Dams) Regulate fish processing as per established laws
|
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
116 |
Flight engineer license To ensure compliance with aviation safety standards amongst flight engineers
|
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
117 |
Flight instructor rating To ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
118 |
Flight operations officer license To ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
119 |
Flight radiotelephony operator license To ensure compliance with the aviation safety standards. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
14 Days |
|
120 |
Forex Bureau license To increase transparency of remittance and payment flows in and outside Uganda by ensuring that anti-money laundering and
the combating of the financing of terrorism measures are observed in the forex bureau business |
Bank of Uganda |
3 Months |
|
121 |
Full registration certificate Issued to doctors who have just completed their studies before they are enrolled for internship |
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council |
2 Weeks |
|
122 |
Fund manager license To regulate fund managers
|
Capital Markets Authority |
45 Days |
|
123 |
General authorization - Public pay communication services (e.g., Internet Café, payphones, telephone bureaus etc) Regulatory |
Uganda Communications Commission |
(a) License application - 2 Months(b) License renewal - 1 Month |
|
124 |
General betting operating license Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
|
125 |
General charges (inspection of Vessels above 100 tons or as may be deemed necessary) To regulate marine safety and security |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
1 Week |
|
126 |
General license to practice It is issued to regulate nurses and midwives who intend to practice in Uganda |
Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council |
1 Month |
|
127 |
Generation license To authorize the licensee to generate power, construct, own or operate a generating station of a capacity of or exceeding 0.5 megawatts |
Electricity Regulatory Authority |
6 Months |
|
128 |
Ginning registration certificate To ensure compliance to cotton development organization ginnery inspection requirements and quality assurance
|
Cotton Development Organisation |
1 Day |
|
129 |
Goldsmith’s license Regulatory |
Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines |
3 Days |
|
130 |
Ground Instructor license To ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
14 Days |
|
131 |
Groundwater abstraction permit It is issued to prevent depletion of groundwater.
|
Directorate of Water Resources Management, Ministry of Water and Environment |
3 Months |
|
132 |
Hides and Skins Buyer's license Sets conditions for the control of the quality of hides and skins. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
1 Day |
|
133 |
Hire purchase license To provide for the regulation and registration of hire purchase agreements and licensing of persons carrying on hire purchase business and related purposes |
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives |
2 Days |
|
134 |
Hoarding and scaffolding Permit To prevent encroachment on public foot ways and ensure public safety .
|
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
135 |
Import license for drugs Regulatory |
National Drug Authority |
1 Month for new applicants and 2 weeks for renewal |
|
136 |
Import permit Regulates importation of minerals into Uganda
|
Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines |
1 Week |
|
137 |
Import permit for animal and animal products Regulating importation of animal and animal products
|
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
1 Day |
|
138 |
Import permit, export permit and re-export permit for trophies and other wildlife Regulate exportation and importation wildlife products. |
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
1 Week |
|
139 |
Importation license Keep track of all petroleum products imported into the country |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
14 Days |
|
140 |
Industrial consumer license Regulate bulky consumers of petroleum products. |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
14 Days |
|
141 |
Installation of a Telecommunication Tower and Equipment Permit To regulate installation of telecommunication equipment . |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
142 |
Installation permit (Class A/Class B/Class C/Class D/Class Z) Regulatory |
Electricity Regulatory Authority |
6 Months |
|
143 |
Instrument rating Regulatory |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
144 |
Insurance/re-insurance broker license Regulatory |
Insurance Regulatory Authority |
2 Weeks |
|
145 |
International Coffee Organization (ICO) certificate Regulating the trade and obtaining statistics relating to the trade. |
Uganda Coffee Development Authority |
1 Day |
|
146 |
International health certificate To determine the health status of the animal breeds. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
1 Day |
|
147 |
Interstate movement permit for dogs and cats For disease control |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
1 Day |
|
148 |
Investment adviser license To regulate investment advisers |
Capital Markets Authority |
45 Days |
|
149 |
Investment license To legalize foreign investment in Uganda. |
Uganda Investment Authority |
5 Days |
|
150 |
Letter of interim authority To enable the promoter mobilize resources for further development of the proposed university. |
National Council for Higher Education |
3 Months |
|
151 |
License and registration of the Business, Technical & Vocational Private Institutions Ensures the quality and standard of the education institutions as well as the welfare of pupils and students |
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports |
Upon fulfillment of the requirements |
|
152 |
License for a person employed in a casino or gaming facility Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
|
153 |
License for accounting firms Ensure that only qualified persons are permitted to practice accountancy |
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda |
1 Month |
|
154 |
License for artisanal processing of fish and fishery products Regulate the distribution pattern of fish and fish products for international, regional and local markets and to promote traceability capacity by the issuing authority. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
155 |
License for by-products & processed fish (dried/smoked) transporters Regulate the distribution pattern of fish and fish products for international, regional and local markets and to improve traceability capacity by the issuing authority. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
156 |
License for containerized vessels carrying fish (5-10 tonnes) Regulate the distribution pattern of fish and fish products for international, regional and local markets and to promote traceability. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
157 |
License for containerized vessels carrying fish (Less than 5 tonnes) Regulate the distribution pattern of fish and fish products for international, regional and local markets and to promote traceability capacity by the issuing authority. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
158 |
License for containerized vessels carrying fish (over 10 tonnes) Regulate the distribution pattern of fish and fish products for international, regional and local markets and to promote traceability capacity by the issuing authority. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
159 |
License for Eco-tourism Forest conservation |
National Forestry Authority |
1 Month |
|
160 |
License for harvesting forest products For sustainable forest management
|
National Forestry Authority |
1 Month |
|
161 |
License for industrial processing of fish and fishery products Control large quantity processing of fish and fish products. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
162 |
License for large scale artisanal processing of fish and fishery products (Fish Maws) Regulate the distribution pattern of fish and fish products for international, regional and local markets and to promote traceability capacity by the issuing authority. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
163 |
License for private tree planting Forest conservation |
National Forestry Authority |
1 Month |
|
164 |
License for telecommunication masts Sustainable forest management
|
National Forestry Authority |
3 Months |
|
165 |
License for temporary occupation Forest conservation |
National Forestry Authority |
1 Month |
|
166 |
License for the placement and operation of the facility Regulatory |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
6 Months |
|
167 |
License for transportation or storage of waste To protect public health and the environment |
National Environment Management Authority |
1 Month |
|
168 |
License for trucks carrying fish (5-10 tonnes) Regulate the distribution pattern of fish and fish products for international, regional and local markets and to promote traceability capacity by the issuing authority. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
169 |
License for trucks carrying fish (Less than 5 tonnes) Regulate the distribution pattern of fish and fish products for international, regional and local markets and to promote traceability capacity by the issuing authority. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
170 |
License for trucks carrying fish (over 10 tonnes) Regulate the distribution pattern of fish and fish products for international, regional and local markets and to promote traceability capacity by the issuing authority. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
171 |
License to conduct a national lottery Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
|
172 |
License to conduct a public lottery Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
|
173 |
License to conduct micro finance business To restrict entry into the financial sector to viable institutions that are adequately capitalized, efficiently managed, properly governed and owned by fit and proper shareholders |
Bank of Uganda |
6 Months |
|
174 |
License to establish a financial institution To reduce the risk of entry of non-viable financial institutions into the Uganda financial sector |
Bank of Uganda |
6 Months |
|
175 |
License to export timber Regulate the trade of timber |
National Forestry Authority |
1 Week |
|
176 |
License to manufacture, supply or install gaming or betting machines Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
|
177 |
License to operate a Private School/Institution To uphold education standards by restricting entry into the education sector to fit and proper persons |
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports |
Upon fulfillment of the requirements. |
|
178 |
License to operate as a bancassurance agent To regulate insurance banking
|
Insurance Regulatory Authority |
3 weeks |
|
179 |
License to operate as a licensed seller To control the sale of restricted drugs |
National Drug Authority |
1 Month for new applicants and 2 weeks for renewal |
|
180 |
License to operate as an importer of dairy equipment For conformity and compliance of dairy standards and regulations. |
Dairy Development Authority |
3 Days |
|
181 |
License to operate as an insurance agent/ Corporate insurance agency Regulatory |
Insurance Regulatory Authority |
2 Weeks |
|
182 |
License to operate as risk managers ,loss assessors, loss adjusters ,insurance surveyor or claim settling agents. Regulatory |
Insurance Regulatory Authority |
2 Weeks |
|
183 |
License to operate health insurance and Health membership organisations (HMO) Regulatory |
Insurance Regulatory Authority |
2 Weeks |
|
184 |
License to own or operate a waste treatment plant or waste disposal site To protect public health and the environment |
National Environment Management Authority |
2 Months |
|
185 |
License to transact business as an insurer /reinsurer To regulate insurers and re-insurers businesses in Uganda. |
Insurance Regulatory Authority |
2 Weeks |
|
186 |
License, Registration and Accreditation of Health Training Institutions (HTIs) Regulating Health Training Institutions |
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports |
Once regulations are fulfilled |
|
187 |
Licensing and registration of International schools/Institutions – primary or post primary Ensure quality assurance |
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports |
1 Week |
|
188 |
Licensing for a boarding school or boarding section Ensure quality assurance |
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports |
1 Week |
|
189 |
Location license Regulatory |
Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines |
1 Month |
|
190 |
Marine pollution charges (Vessels above 50 GRT, unless otherwise specified) To protect and preserve the mighty lake Victoria |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
1 Week |
|
191 |
Micro insurance license Regulatory |
Insurance Regulatory Authority |
2 Weeks |
|
192 |
Mineral dealers license Regulatory |
Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines |
3 Days |
|
193 |
Mining lease Regulate mining operations. |
Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines |
2 Months |
|
194 |
Money remittance license To increase transparency of remittance and payment flows in and outside Uganda by ensuring that anti-money laundering and
the combating of the financing of terrorism measures are observed in forex bureau and money remittance businesses |
Bank of Uganda |
3 Months |
|
195 |
Motor vehicle registration Registration of a motor vehicle |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Hours |
|
196 |
Motorcycle (Boda-Boda) license Regulate public service motorcycles (bodabodas)
|
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Hours |
|
197 |
Noise certificate Safety regulation |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
198 |
Occupation permit
To certify that the construction of a building is in
compliance with the applicable laws and rules and indicating it to be in a
condition suitable for occupancy.
|
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
199 |
Operational license Ensure quality assurance |
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports |
1 Week |
|
200 |
Operator license for cargo vessels To restrict and control the carriage of goods by water |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 hours |
|
201 |
Operator license for passenger vessels Regulate transport of people by water within Uganda |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 hours |
|
202 |
Operator license for research and leisure vessels Regulate research and leisure vessels on water within Uganda |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 hours |
|
203 |
Operator’s license To regulate warehousing activities
|
Uganda Warehouse Receipt System Authority |
1 Week |
|
204 |
Operator’s license or Manager’s licence Regulate free zones |
Uganda Free Zones Authority |
3 Months |
|
205 |
Parachute jumping authorization Safety regulation |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
206 |
Parachute operations certificate Safety regulation |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
207 |
Parachute rigger authorisation Safety regulation |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
208 |
Permanent certificate Regulation of cooperative societies |
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives |
2 Weeks |
|
209 |
Permission to export mineral samples Permits exportation of mineral samples |
Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines |
2 Days |
|
210 |
Permit for building fishing vessel Control the inflow of boats and fishing capacity into a water body. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
211 |
Permit for establishment /operation of a hatchery Given to farmers who want to go into fish seed production. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Weeks |
|
212 |
Permit for feasibility study The permit is to allow the intended applicant to carry out studies and any other activities that may be necessary to enable the intended applicant to prepare the application for a license. |
Electricity Regulatory Authority |
3 Months |
|
213 |
Permit for fishing appliance manufacture/importation Control the production, sale and importation of fishing inputs and thereby regulate fishing capacity. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
1 Week |
|
214 |
Permit for recreational fishing Control recreational activities most especially sport fishing and tourism activities in the water bodies. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
2 Days |
|
215 |
Permit to import agricultural chemicals Regulate importation of agriculture chemicals into the country. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
3 Days |
|
216 |
Petroleum exploration license To regulate the business of exploration of petroleum |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
6 Months |
|
217 |
Petroleum facility construction permit Regulate construction of petroleum facilities prior to commencement of construction works or major repairs. |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
14 Days |
|
218 |
Petroleum production license The license serves a regulatory purpose |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
6 Months |
|
219 |
Pharmaceutical manufacturing license Regulatory |
National Drug Authority |
1 Month for new applicants and 2 weeks for renewal |
|
220 |
Pharmacist’s certificate of practice Regulate the practice by pharmacists and their assistants in Uganda |
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda |
5 Days |
|
221 |
Phyto-sanitary certificate Regulate exportation of agricultural commodities out of the country. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
1 Hour |
|
222 |
Pipeline transportation license Regulate transportation of petroleum products by pipeline. |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
14 Days |
|
223 |
Plant import permit Regulate importation of agricultural commodities into the country |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
3 Days |
|
224 |
Pool betting operating license Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
|
225 |
Postal and courier services license Provision of access to quality and competitive postal and courier services
|
Uganda Communications Commission |
2 Months |
|
226 |
Practicing certificate Regulate the legal practice and ensure professionalism
|
The High Court of Uganda |
1 Week |
|
227 |
Practicing certificate To authorize registered architects to carry on the practice of architecture in Uganda.
|
Architects Registration Board |
5 Days |
|
228 |
Practising certificate - Accountants Ensure that only qualified persons are permitted to practice accountancy |
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda |
1 Month |
|
229 |
Pre-Primary, Primary and Post-Primary licensing The purpose of this license is for quality control. |
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports |
2 Days |
|
230 |
Pre-registration examinations Regulatory |
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council |
2 Days |
|
231 |
Preferential Certificate of Origin To verify if the export products qualify for preferential treatment under the target regime |
Uganda Revenue Authority |
10 Minutes |
|
232 |
Private omnibus vehicle license(PMO) Regulate private omnibus vehicles
|
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Hours |
|
233 |
Private pilot license To ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
234 |
Private practice license (private general nursing clinic and private midwifery) Issued to regulate registered nurses/midwives who wish to engage in private practice in Uganda. |
Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council |
3 Weeks |
|
235 |
Probation certificate Regulation of cooperative societies |
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives |
2 weeks |
|
236 |
Processing or other operations involving construction of physical plant license Regulate value addition processes involving petroleum products processing. |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
14 Days |
|
237 |
Professional hunter's license Permits hunting of wildlife animals in a given area
|
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
1 Week |
|
238 |
Professional trappers' license It permits trapping of wildlife in a given area |
Uganda Wildlife Authority |
1 Week |
|
239 |
Prospecting license To regulate persons intending to carry out prospecting activities. |
Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines |
3 Days |
|
240 |
Provisional license to establish and operate a private University To monitor the operation of a university/tertiary institution before full accreditation or classification. |
National Council for Higher Education |
6 Months to a year |
|
241 |
Provisional license to establish and operate a tertiary institution To monitor the operations of a tertiary institution before full accreditation is granted to maintain quality standards in the sector |
National Council for Higher Education |
6 Months |
|
242 |
Provisional registration To regulate the medical profession |
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council |
1 Week |
|
243 |
Provisional Registration To regulate medical and dental interns
|
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council |
2 Weeks |
|
244 |
Public omnibus vehicle license (PSV) Regulate public service vehicles |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Hours |
|
245 |
Quality certificate To ascertain the quality of the coffee and to describe what is in the consignment so as to guide the exporter. |
Uganda Coffee Development Authority |
2 Days |
|
246 |
Quality mark To ensure that a commodity complies with, or has been manufactured in accordance with, the relevant Uganda standard specifications. |
Uganda National Bureau of Standards |
6 Weeks |
|
247 |
Radio telephony operator rating Safety regulation |
Civil Aviation Authority |
14 Days |
|
248 |
Recruitment Permit Regulate recruitment firms.
|
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development |
1 Month |
|
249 |
Registration and licensure of a health unit To regulate all health units operated and supervised by doctors
|
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council |
2 Weeks |
|
250 |
Registration certificate Regulate the architects profession |
Architects Registration Board |
2 Months |
|
251 |
Registration fee for new Health Unit (I/P and O/P) Issued to all health units operated and supervised by doctors |
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council |
2 Weeks |
|
252 |
Registration for dealing in cotton seed To avoid contamination and preserve quality of cotton |
Cotton Development Organisation |
1 Day |
|
253 |
Registration for medical laboratory - Stand Alone/Reference Laboratory (Level III) To ensure quality health laboratory services |
Allied Health Professionals Council |
2 Weeks |
|
254 |
Registration for medical laboratory - Clinic/Health Center (Level I) To ensure quality health laboratory services |
Allied Health Professionals Council |
2 Weeks |
|
255 |
Registration for medical laboratory - Hospital (Level II) To ensure quality health laboratory services |
Allied Health Professionals Council |
2 Weeks |
|
256 |
Registration of agricultural chemical To ensure crop protection. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
Product specific |
|
257 |
Registration of allied health units To ensure that only qualified health professionals operate private health facilities |
Allied Health Professionals Council |
2 Weeks |
|
258 |
Registration of dealers or importers Regulate importation of agriculture chemicals into the country. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
Not specific |
|
259 |
Registration of fumigator of agricultural chemical or commercial applicator Serves a regulatory purpose in view of the sensitivity of agricultural chemicals and their impact on food and agricultural quality. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
Product specific. |
|
260 |
Registration of gaming or betting machines or devices Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
|
261 |
Registration of nursing / midwifery clinic Regulate nurses/midwives and the facilities they intend to start.
|
Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council |
3 Weeks |
|
262 |
Registration of premises Regulatory |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
Product specific |
|
263 |
Registration of surveyors To regulate and control the profession of surveyors within Uganda. |
Survey Registration Board |
3 Months |
|
264 |
Registration of tourist accommodation Regulatory |
Uganda Tourism Board |
2 Days |
|
265 |
Regulated agent security programme certification Protecting passengers, crew members, aircraft and airports and preventing acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Month |
|
266 |
Renovation permit To ensure public health and safety in the city.
|
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
267 |
Restricted certificate of air worthiness For safety precautions |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Week |
|
268 |
Retail pharmacy license Regulatory |
National Drug Authority |
1 Month for new applicants and 2 weeks for renewal |
|
269 |
Retail sales license Regulate retail distribution of petroleum products. |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
14 Days |
|
270 |
Retention on register fees Registration of Ugandan doctors practicing in foreign countries |
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council |
2 Weeks |
|
271 |
Retirement benefits schemes establishment To provide retirement benefits expressed in terms of annuities or lump sums
|
Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority |
3 Months |
|
272 |
Rotor craft external load operator certificate Safety regulation |
Civil Aviation Authority |
.1 Month |
|
273 |
Sale license (Generation and sale license) Transmission and sale of electricity in bulk to distribution and sales companies. |
Electricity Regulatory Authority |
6 Months |
|
274 |
Security bonds management To manage bond
securities which are executed for the protection of the customs revenue
and for the due compliance with the provisions of the EAC-CMA and
Regulations. |
Uganda Revenue Authority |
2 Days |
|
275 |
Seed import permit Regulate importation of seeds into the country. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
3 Days |
|
276 |
Service authorization Regulatory |
Uganda Communications Commission |
2 Months |
|
277 |
Short codes Regulatory
|
Uganda Communications Commission |
2 Months |
|
278 |
Special flight permits To authorise aircrafts that are capable of safe flight but unable to meet applicable airworthiness requirements |
Civil Aviation Authority |
1 Week |
|
279 |
Special practicing certificate Permits representation by a legal practitioner from another country in the Ugandan courts of law. |
The Law Council |
At the discretion of the council |
|
280 |
Stock broker licence Regulate stock brokers
|
Capital Markets Authority |
45 Days |
|
281 |
Stock dealers license To regulate stock dealers
|
Capital Markets Authority |
45 Days |
|
282 |
Storage license Regulate operation of petroleum depot for storage of petroleum products. |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
14 Days |
|
283 |
Student pilot license Safety regulation |
Civil Aviation Authority |
3 Months |
|
284 |
Surface transportation license Regulate transportation of petroleum products by road. |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
14 Days |
|
285 |
Surfacewater abstraction permit Regulate persons constructing or operating water works.
|
Directorate of Water Resources Management, Ministry of Water and Environment |
3 Months |
|
286 |
Swimming pool permit To ensure compliance with safety standards.
|
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
287 |
Tax clearance certificate Proof of compliance on tax related matters
|
Uganda Revenue Authority |
5 Days |
|
288 |
Tax identification number (TIN) Regulation of tax payment |
Uganda Revenue Authority |
1 Day |
|
289 |
Telecom services license Regulation of telecom services
|
Uganda Communications Commission |
2 Months |
|
290 |
Temporary practicing certificate Permits persons who are not ordinarily resident in Uganda but intend to be, present in Uganda in the capacity of a professionally qualified architect for the express purpose of carrying out specific work for which he or she has been engaged. |
Architects Registration Board |
5 Days |
|
291 |
Temporary registration Regulates registration of foreign surveyors who intend to practice in Uganda. |
Survey Registration Board |
3 Months |
|
292 |
Temporary registration certificate Regulate foreigners who intend to practice as allied health professionals in Uganda |
Allied Health Professionals Council |
1 Month |
|
293 |
Temporary registration for foreign trained nurses and midwives Regulatory |
Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council |
3 Weeks |
|
294 |
Temporary registration of agricultural chemical To ensure crop protection. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
Product specific |
|
295 |
Temporary registration of premises For a person lacking technical knowledge but desiring to carry on the business of agricultural chemicals on any premises. |
Ministry of Agriculture Animal industry and Fisheries |
Product specific |
|
296 |
The examination of hoists, lifts/ elevators and travelators/ escalators To ensure compliance to safety and health standards
|
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development |
3 Days |
|
297 |
Tour and travel agents license To regulate the business of tour and travel agents |
Uganda Tourism Board |
14 Days |
|
298 |
Tourist accommodation license To regulate the operations of accommodation or other designated tourist facilities |
Uganda Tourism Board |
2 Weeks |
|
299 |
Trading license - Pharmacy - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
300 |
Trading license - Abattoir - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
301 |
Trading license - Agencies Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
302 |
Trading license - Agencies - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
303 |
Trading license - Airline officers Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
304 |
Trading license - Airline officers - Municipality Regulation of trade
|
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
305 |
Trading license - Apartments Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
306 |
Trading license - Apartments - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
307 |
Trading license - ATM machines Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
308 |
Trading license - ATM Machines - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
309 |
Trading license - Auctioneers/Bailiffs/Court brokers Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
310 |
Trading license - Auctioneers/bailiffs/court brokers - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
311 |
Trading license - Auditors / Accountants /Tax consultants - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
312 |
Trading license - Auditors/ Accountants/ Tax consultants Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
313 |
Trading license - Bakery Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
314 |
Trading license - Bakery - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
315 |
Trading license - Banks Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
316 |
Trading license - Banks - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
317 |
Trading license - Bar/ Pub/ Inn Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
318 |
Trading license - Bar/pub/inn - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
319 |
Trading license - Boat and cruise services Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
320 |
Trading license - Boat and cruise services - Municipality Regulation of trade
|
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
321 |
Trading license - Boutique/ beauty salon Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
322 |
Trading license - Boutique/beauty salon - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
323 |
Trading license - Brick/Block/Concrete products workshop Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
324 |
Trading license - Brick/Block/Concrete products workshop - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
325 |
Trading license - Business consultants Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
326 |
Trading license - Business secretarial bureau - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
327 |
Trading license - Butchery Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
328 |
Trading license - Butchery - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
329 |
Trading license - Car rental - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
330 |
Trading license - Car special hire services Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
331 |
Trading license - Car washing Bay Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
332 |
Trading license - Car washing bay - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
333 |
Trading license - Casino Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
334 |
Trading license - Catering business Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
335 |
Trading license - Cinema/ theatre/ video hall - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
336 |
Trading license - Cleaning services firm Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
337 |
Trading license - Clearing and forwarding Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
338 |
Trading license - Clinics Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
339 |
Trading license - Clinics - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
340 |
Trading license - Commission agent Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
341 |
Trading license - Communication companies/ communication tower masts - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
342 |
Trading license - Conference hall - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
343 |
Trading license - Construction company Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
344 |
Trading license - Consultants - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
2 Days |
|
345 |
Trading license - Cottage industry Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
346 |
Trading license - Cottage industry - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
347 |
Trading license - Day care center Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
348 |
Trading license - Day Care Center - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
349 |
Trading license - Decorators Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
350 |
Trading license - Dobi Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
351 |
Trading license - Dobi - Muncipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
352 |
Trading license - Driving school Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
353 |
Trading license - Driving school - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
354 |
Trading license - Drug store Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
355 |
Trading license - Drug store - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
356 |
Trading license - Dry cleaner - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
357 |
Trading license - Dry cleaner (Large) Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
358 |
Trading license - Duplicate license fee For replacement of a lost /damaged trading license.
|
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
359 |
Trading license - Duplicate license fee - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
360 |
Trading license - Eating house Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
361 |
Trading license - Eating house - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
362 |
Trading license - Engravers Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
363 |
Trading license - Engravers - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
364 |
Trading license - Entertainment venue/ theater/ disco hall/ video hall Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
365 |
Trading license - Event managers Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
366 |
Trading license - Events management companies Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
367 |
Trading license - Events management companies - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
368 |
Trading license - Florist - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
369 |
Trading license - Flower selling (florist) Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
370 |
Trading license - Foreign exchange bureau Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
371 |
Trading license - Foreign exchange bureau - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
372 |
Trading license - Fumigation firms Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
373 |
Trading license - Fumigation/cleaning firms - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
374 |
Trading license - Funeral services Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
375 |
Trading license - Funeral services - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
376 |
Trading license - Garbage collectors Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
377 |
Trading license - Grinding mills Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
378 |
Trading license - Grocery Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
379 |
Trading license - Grocery - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
380 |
Trading license - Guest house Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
381 |
Trading license - Hawker Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
382 |
Trading license - Hawkers - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
383 |
Trading license - Health Center - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
384 |
Trading license - Health club - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
385 |
Trading license - Herbal/ local medicine Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
386 |
Trading license - Herbal/ local medicine - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
387 |
Trading license - Hostel (100 rooms or more) Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
388 |
Trading license - Hostel (more than 50 rooms but less than 100) Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
389 |
Trading license - Hostels (100 rooms or more) - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
390 |
Trading license - Hostels (less than 50 rooms) Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
391 |
Trading license - Hostels (Less than 50 rooms) - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
392 |
Trading license - Hostels (More than 50 rooms but less than 100) - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
393 |
Trading license - Hotel business (hotel with 3 stairs and above) Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
394 |
Trading license - Hotel business (less than 3 stairs) Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
395 |
Trading license - Hotel business(hotel with 3 stars and above) - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
396 |
Trading license - Hotel business(hotel with less than 3 stars) - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
397 |
Trading license - Imaging company Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
398 |
Trading license - Insurance company Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
399 |
Trading license - Insurance company - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
400 |
Trading license - Internet cafe Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
401 |
Trading license - Internet cafe - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
402 |
Trading license - Investigation firm Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
403 |
Trading license - IT solutions Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
404 |
Trading license - Kiosk Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
405 |
Trading license - Kiosk - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
406 |
Trading license - Legal firms Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
407 |
Trading license - Legal firms - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
408 |
Trading license - Lodge/ guest house (20 rooms and above) - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
409 |
Trading license - Lodge/ guest house (Less than 20 rooms) - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
410 |
Trading license - Lodges (20 rooms and above) Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
411 |
Trading license - Lodges (less than 20 rooms) Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
412 |
Trading license - lottery Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
413 |
Trading license - Lottery - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
414 |
Trading license - Manufacturers Agent - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
415 |
Trading license - Manufacturers representative Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
416 |
Trading license - Maternity home Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
417 |
Trading license - Maternity home - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
418 |
Trading license - Members Club Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
419 |
Trading license - Members club - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
420 |
Trading license - Metal workshop Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
421 |
Trading license - Metal workshop - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
422 |
Trading license - Mineral dealers Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
423 |
Trading license - Mineral dealers - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
424 |
Trading license - Mobile money Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
425 |
Trading license - Mobile money - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
426 |
Trading license - Mobile network services providers Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
427 |
Trading license - Mobile network services providers - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
428 |
Trading license - Money lending and savings Institution Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
429 |
Trading license - Money lending and savings institution - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
430 |
Trading license - Motor cycle/ repair garage Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
431 |
Trading license - Motor cycle/generator repair garage - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
432 |
Trading license - Motor vehicle garage Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
433 |
Trading license - Motor vehicle garage - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
434 |
Trading license - Night club Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
435 |
Trading license - Night club/ disco dance hall - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
436 |
Trading license - Nursery school Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
437 |
Trading license - Nursery school - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
438 |
Trading license - Nursing home Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
439 |
Trading license - Nursing home - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
440 |
Trading license - Office Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
441 |
Trading license - Office - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
442 |
Trading license - Other services/ repair workshops Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
443 |
Trading license - Other services/ repair workshops - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
444 |
Trading license - Pharmacy Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
445 |
Trading license - Photo Booth Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
446 |
Trading license - Photo booth - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
447 |
Trading license - Pool table Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
448 |
Trading license - Pool table - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
449 |
Trading license - Power distribution Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
450 |
Trading License - Power distribution - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
451 |
Trading license - Power generation Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
452 |
Trading license - Power generation - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
453 |
Trading license - Print and publishing firm - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
454 |
Trading license - Printing and Publishing firm Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
455 |
Trading license - Private car park Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
456 |
Trading license - Private car park - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
457 |
Trading license - Private fire fighting - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
458 |
Trading license - Private fire fighting services Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
459 |
Trading license - Private hospital Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
460 |
Trading license - Private hospital - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
461 |
Trading license - Private primary school Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
462 |
Trading license - Private primary school - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
463 |
Trading license - Private public toilets and bath rooms Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
464 |
Trading license - Private public toilets and bath rooms - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
465 |
Trading license - Private secondary school Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
466 |
Trading license - Private secondary school - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
467 |
Trading License - Private university Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
468 |
Trading license - Private university - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
469 |
Trading license - Radio station Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
470 |
Trading license - Radio station - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
471 |
Trading license - Restaurant Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
472 |
Trading license - Restaurant - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
473 |
Trading license - Retailers Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
474 |
Trading license - Retailers - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
475 |
Trading license - Satellite connection Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
476 |
Trading license - Satellite connection - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
477 |
Trading license - Scrap dealers Regulatory |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
478 |
Trading license - Scrap dealers - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
479 |
Trading license - Security firm Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
480 |
Trading license - Security/ Investigations companies Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
481 |
Trading license - Security/investigations companies - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
482 |
Trading license - Showroom Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
483 |
Trading license - Showroom - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
484 |
Trading license - Slot machines Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
485 |
Trading license - Slot machines - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
486 |
Trading license - Small cottage industry Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
487 |
Trading license - Small cottage industry - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
488 |
Trading license - Sports betting Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
489 |
Trading license - Sports betting - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
490 |
Trading license - Supermarket Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
491 |
Trading license - Supermarket - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
492 |
Trading license - Surveyors/ Engineers/ Valuers/ Architects Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
493 |
Trading license - Surveyors/ engineers/ valuers/ architects - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
494 |
Trading license - Swimming pool - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
495 |
Trading license - Tertiary institution Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
496 |
Trading license - Tertiary institution - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
497 |
Trading license - Transfer of license fee - Municipality Facilitate transfer of a license from one location to another within a municipality
|
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
498 |
Trading license - Transporters Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
499 |
Trading license - Travel and tour agent Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
500 |
Trading license - Travel and tour agent - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
501 |
Trading license - Warehouse/ deport Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
502 |
Trading license - Warehouse/depot - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
503 |
Trading license - Website designing Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
504 |
Trading license - Wholesalers Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
505 |
Trading license - Wholesalers - Muncipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
506 |
Trading license - Wood workshop Regulation of trade |
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
507 |
Trading license - Wood workshop - Municipality Regulation of trade |
Municipal council Licenses. |
1 Day |
|
508 |
Transfer of license fee Facilitate transfer of a license from one location to another within Kampala
|
Kampala Capital City Authority |
2 Days |
|
509 |
Transfer of registered ownership or possession of gaming or betting machine or device Regulate lottery, gaming and pool betting activities in the country |
National Gaming Board Uganda |
21 Days |
|
510 |
Transit goods license - Truck Authorization of vessels (trucks) conveying goods subject to customs control. |
Uganda Revenue Authority |
1 Day |
|
511 |
Traveling wholesalers license Regulation of trade |
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives |
1 Day |
|
512 |
Trustee collective investments scheme license To regulate collective investment schemes
|
Capital Markets Authority |
45 Days |
|
513 |
Two-way radio communication services Regulation of two way radio communication services
|
Uganda Communications Commission |
2 Months |
|
514 |
Type approval of radio communication and telecom equipment Regulatory |
Uganda Communications Commission |
14 Days |
|
515 |
Vessel certificates Ensure maritime safety and security of the public. |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Days |
|
516 |
Vessel registration (vessels 50 tons and above) To regulate marine safety and security |
Ministry of Works and Transport |
2 Days |
|
517 |
Warehouse license To regulate warehousing activities
|
Uganda Warehouse Receipt System Authority |
1 Week |
|
518 |
Waste discharge permit Regulate companies or individuals engaged in the discharge of waste, to protect water sources or the environment from pollution. |
Directorate of Water Resources Management, Ministry of Water and Environment |
3 Months |
|
519 |
Wetland resource use permit To provide for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources in Uganda. |
National Environment Management Authority |
2 Weeks |
|
520 |
Wholesale distribution license Regulate bulky sale of petroleum products. |
Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development |
14 Days |
|
521 |
Wholesale pharmacy license Required for wholesale supply of restricted drugs |
National Drug Authority |
1 Month for new applicants and 2 weeks for renewal |