Immigration & Investment law
Immigration services
The Process
- Work permit applications — Class G (business), Class A (employment)
- Dependent pass and entry permit applications
- Special Pass applications for short-term stays
- Citizenship and permanent residence applications
- Compliance advisory for employers of foreign nationals
- Appeals against immigration decisions
- Immigration audit for corporate clients
- Liaison with the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control
- Emergency immigration support and extensions
- Refugee and asylum status advisory
Investment & Regulatory Entry
We guide foreign investors through the full process of establishing and operating a business in Uganda, from investment registration to sector-specific licensing and ongoing compliance.
process of establishing and operating a business
- Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) registration and investment certificate
- Investment incentives — tax holidays, capital allowances, duty exemptions
- Public-private partnership (PPP) structuring and documentation
- Special Economic Zone (SEZ) establishment and licensing
- Foreign exchange control compliance under the Bank of Uganda Act
- Repatriation of profits and dividends advisory
- Bilateral investment treaty (BIT) protections advisory
Commercial Contracts
Contracts are the foundation of every business relationship. Our commercial team drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring that our clients’ interests are fully protected and that obligations are clearly defined and enforceable.
Commercial agreements
- Supply and distribution agreements
- Service level agreements (SLAs)
- Franchise and licensing agreements
- Agency and commission agreements
- Technology and software licence agreements
- Construction and EPC contracts
- Government and public procurement contracts
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
Corporate Governance
Good governance is both a legal obligation and a business imperative. We advise boards of directors, company secretaries, and shareholders on governance best practices, regulatory compliance, and the management of corporate risk.
Who we advise
- Board governance frameworks and board charters
- Directors’ duties and conflict-of-interest management
- Annual general meeting preparation and conduct
- Dividend declarations and capital distributions
- Company secretary services and statutory compliance
- Whistleblowing and corporate ethics frameworks
