{"id":96170,"date":"2025-05-26T07:27:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T07:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugandaelearningplatformdev2-hpbdbyf3h3badfh3.westeurope-01.azurewebsites.net\/?post_type=docs&p=96170"},"modified":"2025-05-26T07:27:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T07:27:02","password":"","slug":"self-employment-and-small-business","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/changamka.nrc.no\/?docs=self-employment-and-small-business","title":{"rendered":"Self-Employment and Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Uganda, refugees are <\/span>allowed to work by law<\/span><\/b>. This means you can <\/span>get jobs, start small businesses<\/span><\/b>, and earn a living \u2013 however you have to follow the relevant laws and regulations.\u00a0 For more information please look at this guide on Self Employment and Small Business in Uganda.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Focused on entrepreneurship and self-reliance, this Guide offers practical legal guidance for refugees and Ugandans starting or running small businesses. It explains the different types of traders and self-employment and outlines the regulation of various professions. It covers types of traders, business structures, registration steps, licensing, taxes, and National Social Security Fund requirements. It also includes guidance on intellectual property and basic business obligations, with annexes detailing relevant fees. Detailed annexes list key fees for registration, licensing, and intellectual property.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Additional information can be found here:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Business Name: What do you need to know?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Registering a business name is a formal process that allows individuals or partnerships to legally operate under a distinct name, differentiating their business from others in the marketplace.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Taxation:<\/strong><\/span> What do you need to know?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tax compliance is essential for individuals and businesses to operate legally and responsibly. Understanding your taxation obligations is key to managing your finances and ensuring compliance with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tax Identification Number (TIN):\u00a0 Know Your Rights and Responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) assigns taxpayers a unique Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Registering a TIN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ENG-SOMALI\u00a0 <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ENG-ARABIC<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ENG- FRENCH\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ENG-SWAHILI<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Trading Licenses
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Know Your Rights and Responsibilitie<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A trading license is an authorization granted by the state government to operate a particular business or trade, regulated by both state laws and municipal regulations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Registering a Community Based Organization\u00a0 <\/strong>
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The Non-Governmental Organizations Act of 2016 defines a community-based organization (CBO) as an organization operating at the sub-county level or below to promote and advance the well-being of community members.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Registering a CBO\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ENG-SOMALI\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ENG-ARABIC<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ENG- FRENCH<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ENG-SWAHILI<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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How can ICLA help you?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ICLA provides free legal assistance to Ugandans and refugees on work rights and entitlements, business registration and self-employment.\u202f<\/span><\/b>This includes the following services:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n