Registration Of Law Firm In Uganda
A law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise clients about their legal rights and responsibilities, A law firm is usually a partnership between lawyers who have come together to offer their expertise to clients under one name. These partners share the profits of the firm as well as the risks (liabilities), and engage other lawyers to work with them as associates.
Process For Registration Of Law Firm In Uganda
Conduct a Search.
Advice by the Registrar.
Filing of Application for trademark registration.
Examination of application.
Publication of Application.
Certificate of registration.
Choose the business structure. .
Create a business plan before setting up a law firm.
Cash Flow Forecasts.
Professional Indemnity Insurance.
SRA Approval.
Compliance with accounts rules.
Premises.
Tax Issues.
Requirements For Registration Of Law Firm In Uganda
An advocate’s chambers shall be well maintained with a professional appearance and must have:-a suitable desk for an advocate; a separate room for each advocate and another for a clerk, secretary and cashier; a secretarial desk and computer or typewriter; a reception with chairs or benches for clients; a bookshelf; a chest of drawers or a filing cabinet; a reasonable collection of reference law books including a full set of the Revised Laws of Uganda 2000; access to a toilet and sanitary facilities; and books of accounts
The consent referred to in sub- regulation (3) shall be in writing
The headed paper of every law firm shall bear the names and qualifications of each partner, advocate and legal assistant in the firm
Trading shall not be carried on in any chambers.
Steps For Registration Of Law Firm In Uganda
License Fee:(a) Inspection fee – 50,000 Ugx
(b) Certificate – 20,000 Ugx
Maximum Processing Time: At the discretion of the Council Board
Related Websites:www.lawcouncil.go.ug
Validity: 1 Year
Contact Office:The Law Council
Renewal Fee: N/A
License Type: Certificate of approval of law firms /chambers
Legal Basis: The Advocates Act Cap. 267. The Advocates (Inspection and Approval of Chambers) Regulations, 2005
Office Location For Registration Of Law Firm In Uganda
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Uganda Business Facilitation Centre Plot 1 Baskerville Avenue, Kololo
Toll Free: 0800 100 006
Call Center: +256 417 338 100
Phone: +256 414 233 219 / 0417338000
Whistle Blower Hotline: 0414673200
WhatsApp: 0712 448 448
Fax: +256 414 250 712
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helpdesk@ursb.go.ug (For Enquiries)