How To Get A Supplier Number In Uganda
What is a Supplier Number? The Vendor Number is a unique six-digit number assigned to a registered Commonwealth Supplier. This is sometimes referred to as a Supplier Number.
Below are the procedure to get a supplier number in Uganda
Step1:
User inputs URL https://ereg.ifms.go.ug/
Select Apply if
You have never been setup on the IFMS as a supplier for purposes of payment
You need to amend your account details
Require to be set up under another Vote (Ministry, Agency, Local Government or Project)
for purposes of processing payments.
Select Application Search to track the status of your application
Step2:
Select Application Category as appropriate
Application Categories are;
EMPLOYEES (GoU Employee, CONTRACT STAFF, GOU FORCES, GOU PENSIONER)
SUPPLIERS (Local Vendor, Public Sector Companies)
Schools (GoU UPE SCHOOL, GoU USE SCHOOL & GoU EDUCATION CENTRES)
Community Groups (GOU COMMUNITY GROUPS)
Health Centers (GOU HEALTH CENTRES)
Town Councils (GOU TOWN COUNCIL)
Sub county (GOU SUB COUNTY)
Compensation (GOU COMPENSATIONS)
Fund Account (GOU FUND ACCOUNT).
TIP:
For any of the categories selected, a description is displayed below the category. Ensure you select the correct category for the right setup to be done on IFMS.
A category refers to the classification of the Tax Registration Number (TIN) used to
apply. It DOES NOT refer to the Institution you are applying to. E.g If an Individual TIN for an employee working in a school and applying for set up, DO NOT select categories for Schools. Select appropriate category for Employees.
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Step3:
Input your Tax Identification Number (TIN) and click the “Generate Verification Code” button
A verification Code shall be sent to your registered email address
TIP: The code is only valid for 24hrs from the time of clicking the submit button
A verification Code shall be sent to your registered email address (appearing under your TIN Profile)
Step4:
Log onto your registered email address (appearing under your TIN Profile) and check for the mail from Ministry of Finance. It will bear the code you shall provide for the application.
Input the Code and click on the login button
Depending on the application type (New or Amend), the appropriate screen shall be displayed.
Select the appropriate Amendment Category e,g Add Vote/Site, Update Bank Details, Update Supplier
Name and Update Category
TIP: Your Tax Identification Number (TIN) will automatically be matched with your Record on IFMS (If already created) and application category will default to AMMEND
Step5: Click “+Login” Button
5.1: Your supplier or Employee EFT Payment details Form shall be returned.
Provide the Vote name, Site Name as appropriate
Provide the National ID Number and Name on National ID (For EMPLOYEES)
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New Form
Provide your bank details for which payment should be made
Select the Bank Branch details
Provide the account number and select the appropriate currency.
For Categories GOU FUND ACCOUNT, GOU TOWN COUNCIL, GOU SUB COUNTY, GOU
UPE SCHOOL, GOU USE SCHOOL,GOU COMPENSATIONS, GOU HEALTH CENTRES provide the Bank Account Name.
How long does it take to get a supplier number in Uganda?
Upon submission of the application, the verification of the submitted information shall be done within two months, after which the successful person or entity will appear on the NSD.