Ngo Registration Requirements In Uganda
What is Ngo? Non-governmental organizations is an organization that generally is formed independent from government.
They are typically nonprofit entities, and many of them are active in humanitarianism or the social sciences; they can also include clubs and associations that provide services to their members and others. Surveys indicate that NGOs have a high degree of public trust, which can make them a useful proxy for the concerns of society and stakeholders.
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However, NGOs can also be lobby groups for corporations, such as the World Economic Forum.
REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION AND AN NGO PERMIT TO OPERATE FOR AN INDIGENOUS NGO
An Indigenous NGO refers to an NGO that is wholly controlled by Ugandan citizens. For an organization to be registered as an Indigenous NGO, it should have first been incorporated by Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) prior to proceeding to the NGO Bureau for registration.
REQUIREMENTS
- Filled Form A and Form D
Both Forms shall be signed by at least two Founder members
A letter requesting for registration and a Permit to operate addressed to the Executive Director, NGO Bureau indicating; objectives, area of operation, number of years applied for not exceeding 5 (five).
A certified or notarized copy of the Certificate of Incorporation from Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).
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Annual Work plan and budget for the number of years applied for the Permit
A copy of the registered Memorandum and Articles of Association, organization’s constitution or governing documents in which the dissolution clause should inter alia specify;
i) Quorum to pass a resolution for winding up
ii) How organization assets shall be handled upon winding up
A chart showing the governance structure of the organization
Proof of payment of the prescribed fees for the Certificate of Registration and the Permit of Operation
A statement indicating the source of funding of the activities of the organization
Copies of valid identification documents (National ID or Passport) and passport size photographs of at least two founder members.
A copy of Minutes, Signed Attendance List and resolution registered with Uganda Registration Services Bureau authorizing the organization to register with the NGO Bureau
A statement complying with Section 45 of the NGO Act, 2016 (About staffing of the organization)
A recommendation from the District Non-Governmental Organizations Monitoring Committee (DNMC) where the Organization’s headquarter is located.
A recommendation from the responsible Ministry or Ministries, or a Government Department or Agency.
FEES:
| 1. | Fees for a Certificate of Registration for an Indigenous Organization (Uganda Shillings) | 100,000 |
| 2. | Fees for NGO Permit of Operation for an Indigenous Organization per year (Uganda Shillings) | 60,000 |
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HOW TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION:
Submission of the application should be made to the NGO Bureau in hardcopy in a well labelled spring file. For ease of crosschecking and verification, documents in the spring file should be arranged according to the order in this table of requirements.