How To Register A Non Profit Organization In Uganda

The act governs the registration management and governance of non governmental organisations.

How to register a non profit organization in uganda. A registration of ngos incorporated within uganda. For all of you who are absolutely committed to helping people you may want to consider other methods before you traverse down the perilous path of trying to register your non profit in uganda. So i decided to write my own version specific to uganda. A copy of the organization s governing documents. A certified copy of a certificate of incorporation.

An application for registration of an ngo shall be in form a and accompanied by. To register as an ngo start by organizing the necessary documentation for the application. Then apply for ngo status through the applicable governmental department. In order to comply with this regulation we suggest you bring your organization s original registration certificate s to the embassy s consular section where an officer will notarize a true copy of the original documents. Key guildlines that you need to follow when operating a non profit organization ngo in uganda.

3 the application for registration of an organization incorporated outside uganda shall be accompanied by g a recommendation from their government or missions accredited to uganda. Under the regulations the non governmental organizations regulations 2017 ngo registration regulations the registration application for a local ngo requires a fee of 100 000 ugandan shillings approximately 28 while the application of a foreign company requires a fee of 520 000 ugandan shillings approximately 144 ngo registration regulations 2017 section 2. In uganda the non governmental organisations are regulated by the non governmental organisations registration act cap 113 as amended in 2006. A chart showing the governance structure. Once you receive ngo status operate your non profit organization according to your country s rules and regulations.

Staffing regulation 14 of the ngo registration regulations 2009 provides that an organization shall comply with certain staffing regulations. Like a cbo for example. Provided that any profit which a non stock corporation may obtain as an incident to its operations shall whenever. A nonprofit organization npo is an organization traditionally dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating a shared point of view being public extensions of a nation s revenue department nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable meaning they do not pay income tax on the money that they receive for their organization. A non profit music organization can help to promote and organize music activities such as concerts workshops fundraisers and social events.

A non profit can be as formal or informal as you like although the more members you deal with and the more money you handle the more structure you will need.