How Much It Cost To Clear A Car In Uganda
Understand how the car import process works from the UK all the way to collection in Kampala with our set by step guide covering car sourcing, shipping, transport, costs, customs clearing and registration in Uganda
Buying new and used cars from the UK
Our car sourcing specialists have unparalleled trade networks and experience to find your perfect car at the best price worldwide. We strive to source VAT qualifying cars if buying from the UK and process the VAT in your behalf. You will not need to cover the VAT whilst we reclaim it. You can enjoy the discount in your purchase price from us.
We provide a highly professional car import service which is flexible so we can be involved as much or as little as you need. Choose from our door to door service from Japan or the UK to Kampala, or a scaled back CIF service to Mombasa.
UK Car Sourcing And Shipping CIF To Uganda
Here we will source your car and import it to Kampala Bond, Uganda where your clearing agent will complete the import on your behalf.
Shipping From The UK To Uganda
If you have found the car you want to buy in the UK, we are happy to manage the transaction and provide our import service from the UK to either Mombasa or onward to Kampala.
Simply talk to the team and they will be happy to help you.
Payment process for UK cars shipping to Uganda.
Assuming you are choosing our door to door import service to Kampala, the payment process for cars shipping to Uganda breaks down into three parts:
• Our CIF service to Mombasa is paid for in the UK, before your car is delivered to the UK port.
• A separate payment is made to Upstream, our clearing partner in Uganda, for their clearing services and the transport to Kampala Bond.
• A direct payment on the Ugandan Revenue Authority online system for your car’s duty.
How much tax do you pay for a car in Uganda?
Car Import Taxation and Charges in Uganda
As a guide, information on the taxation or tariff on importing used vehicles in Uganda is as follows: Import Duty: 15% of dutiable value. VAT: 17% of VAT value. Import Commission: 2% of Dutiable Value.
How much is import duty on cars in Uganda?
Imported goods are charged a value added tax (VAT) of 18% and a 15% withholding tax, which is not reclaimable.
How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Uganda?
The shipping costs from the UK to Mombasa are as follows:
Port charges, clearing services and transport costs for Uganda
Depending on your vehicle, you can expect to pay between $2,500 – $3,500 USD for professional clearing services. This includes port charges in Mombasa, transport to Kampala Bond, clearing fees excluding duty and registration.
Choice of transport from Mombasa to Kampala.
Your car can be carried via a car transporter or remain in its shipping container. The more expensive vehicles often remain in their containers safe transit until released at Kampala.
All our cars are transported by Upstream, for professional care is our top priority. We are very careful not to have our cars driven by a hired driver.