UGANDA ON SPOTLIGHT IN DOING BUSINESS-URSB

September, 26.2025

By Ojok Walter-Lcc reporter

Kampala,Uganda|Uganda Registrtaion Service Bureau targets positioning Uganda as the Best Destination for Doing Business.

In a strategic move toward transforming Uganda into the region’s most attractive hub for doing business, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau has launched its five-year Strategic Plan IV (2025/26–2029/30).

This visionary blueprint sets Uganda on a clear path to becoming the best destination for doing business, while fostering sustainable growth and global competitiveness.

Approved by the National Planning Authority, the plan reflects URSB’s renewed commitment to delivering secure, innovative, and citizen-centered services that unlock opportunities for Ugandans and international investors alike. Anchored on the national theme Positioning Uganda as the Best Destination for Doing Business

The plan aligns seamlessly with Vision 2040, the National Development Plan IV, the United Nations 2030 Agenda, the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the East African Community Vision 2050.

Building on Momentum, Driving Transformation

URSB’s Strategic Plan IV builds on the achievements of its predecessor, which delivered remarkable results. Under Strategic Plan III, URSB:

• Boosted uptake of registration services, particularly in business, insolvency, and intellectual property.

• Increased Non-Tax Revenue collections by 55.22%, growing to UGX 107.12 billion.

• Streamlined and digitalized services through innovations such as the Online Business Registration System (OBRS), making it faster and easier to formalize businesses.

• Strengthened Uganda’s commercial legal framework, modernizing key laws to support private sector growth.

• Issued Uganda’s first Geographical Indication certificate, showcasing the role of intellectual property in unlocking value for Ugandan products on the global market.

These milestones have positioned URSB as a driving force for business facilitation and institutional transformation.

A Vision of Excellence and Opportunity

Looking ahead, Strategic Plan IV defines bold objectives aimed at making URSB a Centre of Excellence in registration services. With a strong focus on innovation, service delivery, and institutional resilience, the plan underscores Uganda’s ambition to stand out as the region’s most investor-friendly economy.

Chief Guest and Ag.Director of Economic Affairs, MOFPED, Mr. Moses Kaggwa, noted:

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Mr. Robert Kasande, highlighted URSB’s reform track record:

Over the past five years, 90% of targeted reforms were completed, including amendments to the Companies Act and the Insolvency Act.

These reforms not only modernized laws but also fostered transparency, safeguarded investors, and reinforced Uganda’s credibility as a business destination. Strategic Plan IV builds on this by embedding accountability through stronger monitoring, risk management, and gender-responsive planning.

Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, emphasised continuity and progress said the strategic Plan represents both renewal and continuity.

Driving Uganda’s Global Competitiveness

With this plan, Uganda signals to the world that it is open for business—backed by strong institutions, digital innovation, and an enabling policy environment. URSB’s bold agenda not only strengthens Uganda’s economy but also cements its reputation as a trusted gateway for trade, investment, and enterprise in Africa.

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