UG
Ministry of Internal Affairs
NGO Registration
Choose your organization type to start the registration process. The Bureau registers six categories of NGOs operating in Uganda.
Select Your Organization Type
Each type has specific requirements, fees, and processing timelines.
Indigenous NGO
An organisation wholly controlled by Ugandan citizens, operating primarily within Uganda to serve the local population.
From
USh 160,000
Timeline
3-6 months
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Regional NGO
An entity incorporated in one or more East African Community partner states, partially or wholly controlled by EAC citizens.
From
USh 160,000
Timeline
4-6 months
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Continental NGO
An organisation incorporated in any African country outside the East African Community, partially or wholly controlled by citizens of one or more African countries.
From
USh 660,000
Timeline
4-8 months
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Foreign NGO
An organisation that does not have original incorporation in any country, partially or wholly controlled by citizens of countries other than EAC partner states.
From
USh 920,000
Timeline
6-12 months
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International NGO
An organisation that has its original incorporation in a country other than an EAC partner state, operating in Uganda under a permit issued by the Bureau.
From
USh 1,200,000
Timeline
6-12 months
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Community Based Organisation (CBO)
An organisation operating at a subcounty level and below whose objective is to promote and advance the wellbeing of the members of the community. CBOs are registered at district level through DNMCs.
From
USh 100,000
Timeline
1-3 months
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