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UGANDA FREE ZONES AUTHORITY (UFZA)
Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA) is a Government Agency that regulates and licenses Export Processing Zones and Free Port Zones for the purpose of creating opportunities for export-oriented investment and job creation.
Free Zones are designated areas in Uganda where duty free goods are stored, manufactured and or processed for export.
All domestic and foreign investors who export 80% and more of their enterprise output are eligible to invest in Free Zones.
"Since our region is endowed with a lot of natural resources, including reasonable supplies of fresh water, we need and we can work together to harness the opportunities" – H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda
ELIGIBILITY
Both local and foreign business enterprises are eligible to be licensed to develop and operate a Free Zone provided they fulfill the following: for more details
GUIDELINES
Complete the application form UFZA (1) for a Developer’s licence. Please use bold print. Please pay particular attention to the following sections.
LICENSING
Developers and Operators wishing to join the Free Zones program areclassified into three categories depending on the nature of business they undertake.
PROCEDURES
Incorporate or register a company with Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) for the sole purpose of developing a Free Zone in Uganda
- Fiscal incentives at importation and exportation
- Logistical flexibility- Goods are transferred from the Port of entry directly to the Free Zone and customs clearance is done on site
- Business facilitation and dedicated aftercare services in the acquisition of secondary licences, permits and approvals from other Government Ministries, Departments & Agencies
- Serviced physical infrastructure facilities within the Public Zones
- No minimum investment threshold for the establishment of a Free Zone
- A single factory is permitted
- Duty free market access of goods to regional, continental and international markets due to existing regional trade arrangements e.g. AfCFTA, COMESA, EU, AGOA etc

Market Driven Products
Pharmaceutical/cosmetic products, Packaging, Textiles and apparels, Electronic and electrical goods, Plastics, Transport Equipment, Building materials, Printing and publishing

Export Services
Business Process Outsourcing, Printing and Publishing, Export Marketing, Support Services, Transport Services, Education Services, Export of Consultancy and Professional Services

Commercial trading
Regional Distribution Centers, Order taking and re-packing, Bulk-breaking and trading operations

Resource Based Products
Commercial agriculture and agro-processing, Food Processing, Forestry and related products, Livestock and Dairy products, Fishing, Mining, Oil and
ENTEBBE FREE ZONE TO START OPERATIONS IN SIX MONTHS
WE CAN GENERATE $6.9 BILLION IN EXPORTS ANNUALLY – UFZA
UFZA AT THE SOUTH-AFRICA – UGANDA BUSINESS FORUM
PRESIDENT YOWERI MUSEVENI HAS CALLED FOR STRONGER TRADE RELATIONS AMONG AFRICAN COUNTRIES
UFZA ADAPTS THE GREENING AGENDA IN PROMOTING ECONOMIC ZONES
UFZA- USSIA SIGN MOU
UFZA HOSTS A BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
UFZA BUILDS SYNERGIES WITH UGANDA LAND COMMISSION (ULC)
HON. LUGOLOOBI VISITS UFZA OFFICES, MEETS BOARD AND STAFF
UFZA AT THE JAPAN-UGANDA BUSINESS FORUM IN TOKYO
Twitter Feed
On Friday, 15th September 2023, we held a meeting with Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) @EPRC_official to discuss the framework and modalities for conducting policy research on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Uganda.
3Today, Uganda Free Zones Authority engaged the Federation of Uganda Employers about the Free Zones/Special Economic Zones Scheme in Uganda, its benefits and opportunities, and the potential areas of partnership
3TODAY: The @ED_UFZA and his team had a fruitful engagement with Brig. Gen. Charles Kisembo, the Director of the National Leadership Institute- Kyankwanzi (NALI) and his team, with whom they discussed areas of synergy and cooperation for the development of our country
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