List Of Vat Registered Companies In Uganda

What Is A Vat Registered Company?

VAT registration is the process of listing your company with the government as active in production and sales. After a company registers for VAT, it’s able to reclaim any VAT paid on company purchases and becomes responsible for, Charging VAT on any goods or services sold (and charging the right amount!)

Below Are The List Of Vat Registered Companies In Uganda

Company NameNationalityTax Contribution (Shs)
1MTN Uganda LimitedTelecommunications458,706,552,944
2Nile Breweries LtdConsumer Goods197,934,390,207
3Airtel Uganda LimitedTelecommunications155,141,126,696
4Uganda Breweries LtdConsumer Goods131,009,038,978
5Stanbic Bank (U) LtdFinancials102,380,424,743
6Tororo Cement LtdConstruction Materials82,252,203,594
7Century Bottling Co. LtdConsumer Goods78,879,404,573
8Bujagali Energy LimitedUtilities74,975,273,650
9Kakira Sugar LimitedConsumer Goods70,620,565,962
10Umeme LimitedUtilities66,307,152,305
11Kinyara Sugar LimitedConsumer Goods62,498,406,168
12Centenary Rural Development Bank LimitedFinancials61,003,838,681
13Sugar Corporation of Uganda LimitedConsumer Goods57,277,705,804
14Standard Chartered Bank Uganda LimitedFinancials56,387,929,935
15Hima Cement LtdConstruction Materials54,440,445,780
16Civil Aviation AuthorityTransportation & Logistics49,098,386,859
17Total E&P Uganda B.V.Oil & Gas44,851,548,338
18Crown Beverages LimitedConsumer Goods44,507,704,067
19British American Tobacco UgandaConsumer Goods42,046,858,109
20National Social Security FundPublic Sector35,529,043,912
21Uganda Revenue AuthorityPublic Sector33,194,711,411
22Bidco Uganda LimitedConsumer Goods32,249,143,173
23National Water & Sewerage CorporationUtilities31,793,186,098
24Barclays Bank (U) LtdFinancials30,006,673,720
25CNOOC Uganda LtdOil & Gas27,268,149,349
26DFCU Bank LimitedFinancials27,159,408,023
27Africell Uganda LimitedTelecommunications24,389,713,741
28Total Uganda LimitedOil & Gas & Consumable Fuels23,948,558,696
29Crane Bank LimitedFinancials22,853,853,946
30The New Vision Printing and Publishing CorporationMedia22,491,305,734
31Tullow Uganda Operations PTY LimitedOil & Gas20,156,730,917
32Diamond Trust Bank Uganda LimitedFinancials20,045,115,515
33MultiChoice Uganda LimitedMedia18,243,062,975
34Leaf Tobacco & Commodities (U) LimitedConsumer Goods18,180,931,741
35Uganda Electricity Transmission Company LimitedUtilities16,922,047,493
36Madhvani Group LimitedConglomerate16,074,295,418
37Bank of Baroda (U) LimitedFinancials15,622,716,653
38Vivo Energy Uganda LimitedOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels15,589,223,470
39Toyota Uganda LimitedAutomotive15,338,522,921
40The Jubilee Insurance Co LtdInsurance15,073,646,569
41Roofings LimitedIron & Steel14,959,068,105
42Golf Course Group LimitedHotels, Restaurants, & Leisure14,695,577,977
43Makerere University CouncilEducation14,546,427,180
44Ericsson AB Uganda BranchHardware14,145,448,301
45Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern LimitedOil & Gas14,051,644,249
46TPS (Uganda) LimitedHotels, Restaurants, & Leisure13,440,765,645
47Bakhresa Grain Milling Uganda LimitedIndustrial Conglomerate12,274,355,364
48Aggreko International Projects LimitedUtilities12,136,887,799
49Citibank Uganda LimitedFinancials11,858,023,322
50Rwenzori Bottling CompanyConsumer Goods11,802,108,453
51UAP Insurance Uganda LimitedInsurance11,677,047,896
52Bank of Africa – Uganda LtdFinancials11,269,443,285
53Sadolin Paints (U) LtdChemicals11,132,609,038
54Uganda Communications CommissionMedia10,804,229,196
55Roofings Rolling Mills LimitedIron & Steel10,789,151,957
56Weatherford Services & Rentals LimitedOil & Gas10,488,099,621
57Movit Products LimitedConsumer Goods10,148,106,107
58Baker Hughes Eho LimitedOil & Gas10,142,634,523
59AIG Uganda LimitedInsurance10,077,361,793
60Pride Micro Finance LimitedFinancials9,759,914,726
61Uganda Electricity Distribution Company LimitedUtilities9,622,718,678
62Apolo Hotel Corporation LimitedHotels, Restaurants, & Leisure9,535,248,552
63Nokia Solutions and Networks Branch Operations OYTelecommunications9,327,421,926
64JESA Farm Diary LimitedConsumer Goods9,112,427,447
65Eskom Uganda LimitedUtilities9,001,497,663
66BRAC Uganda Microfinance LimitedFinancials8,922,289,758
67Uganda Wildlife AuthorityPublic Sector8,000,438,508
68KCB Bank Uganda LimitedFinancials7,707,731,570
69Orient Bank LtdFinancials7,645,881,472
70Housing Finance Bank LimitedFinancials7,577,260,607
71Bollore Africa Logistics Uganda LimitedTransportation & Logistics7,558,688,587
72Africa EMS Mpanga LimitedUtilities7,406,724,198
73Computer Point LtdTechnology Services7,371,846,226
74Unilever Uganda LimitedConsumer Goods7,357,013,593
75Saracen (U) LimitedCommercial Services7,229,721,805
76Equity Bank Uganda LimitedFinancials7,139,839,995
77Deloitte Uganda LimitedProfessional Services7,066,451,015
78Exalo Drilling S.A.Energy Equipment & Services7,041,983,398
79World Vision International UgandaNon-Profit Organisation7,032,097,980
80Uganda Telecom LimitedTelecommunications7,022,025,852
81Huawei Technologies Uganda Co LimitedTechnology Services6,951,620,426
82The Infectious Diseases Institute LimitedNon-Profit Organisation6,774,253,796
83Security Group Uganda LimitedCommercial Services6,696,249,780
84International Energy Technik (U) LimitedIndustrials6,548,714,491
85Monitor Publications LimitedMedia6,545,429,376
86Post Bank Uganda LimitedFinancials6,479,267,514
87PricewaterhouseCoopers LimitedProfessional Services6,457,859,888
88Riley Packaging (U) LtdContainers & Packaging6,213,007,572
89Kyambogo UniversityEducation6,095,859,827
90Ecobank Uganda LimitedFinancials6,059,478,822
91Reynolds Construction Company (Nigeria) LimitedEngineering & Construction Services6,052,359,491
92DHL Supply Chain International LimitedTransportation & Logistics5,989,476,764
93TATA Uganda LimitedAutomotive5,755,075,844
94G4S Secure Solutions Uganda LimitedCommercial Services5,729,312,701
95Hariss International LimitedConsumer Goods5,729,109,233
96Mukwano Industries (U) LtdConsumer Goods5,612,247,200
97Jacobsen Uganda Power Plant Co. LtdUtilities5,537,859,343
98Britania Allied Industries LimitedConsumer Goods5,510,700,314
99Uganda Clays LtdConstruction Materials5,455,362,933
100Cipla Quality Chemical Industries LimitedPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology5,448,134,055

Who Should Be Registered For VAT In Uganda?

You must remember that you need to register for VAT if your VAT taxable turnover in ANY consecutive 12-month period reaches the registration limit – it is not just the level of VAT taxable turnover in your 12-month accounting period that you need to check.

What Are The Disadvantages Of Being VAT Registered In Uganda?

The drawbacks of VAT registration are,

Administrative burden. As a VAT-registered business, there are VAT rules and record keeping requirements you’ll need to comply with.

It makes your goods or services seem more expensive.

You may be faced with an unexpected VAT bill.

What Documents Are Required For VAT Registration In Uganda?

VAT Number.

Main Requirements: (1) Company Registration Documents (2) Business Bank Account (3) Proof you are Trading (4) South African business Address (5) SARS Registered Representative updated at SARS (we can assist)

Timeframe: 48-hours.

What Is The Benefit Of Being VAT Registered In Uganda?

Once registered, you can reclaim for VAT on all goods and services your business buys. This must be balanced with what your business is charging and receiving in VAT payments over the year. If you have invested in equipment, plant, machinery or IT, you may be able to reclaim a large amount of VAT.

Do I Need To Pay VAT As A Small Company In Uganda?

As with limited companies, sole traders have to register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the VAT threshold. If your annual turnover falls below the VAT threshold, you don’t need to register for VAT – but you can register voluntarily if you wish.

Do You Pay VAT On Profit Or Turnover In Uganda?

VAT is a tax on business transactions that potentially affects all purchases and sales. It is not a tax on profits. VAT is charged at 20% on most supplies, though some are taxed at either 0 or 5%.

Does It Matter If A Company Is VAT Registered In Uganda?

A company must register for VAT if the supplies made by the company are subject to VAT and either: turnover has exceeded a prescribed figure, the VAT threshold, in the preceding 12 months; or. it is expected that the turnover will exceed the threshold within the forthcoming 30 days.

Do I Have To Charge VAT If I Am Self-Employed In Uganda?

Self-employed people, including freelancers, are subject to the same rules as any business when it comes to being VAT registered. If you meet certain criteria, you’re required to register and begin charging VAT. You may also benefit from registering even before you’re technically required to.