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Labor Laws in Uganda

  • Annual Leave: 21 days
  • Public Holidays: 15
  • Maternity Leave: 60 days.
  • Workweek: 48 hours per week.

Income Tax in Uganda

Uganda has progressive income tax rates from 0% to 40%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Uganda

The standard VAT rate is 18%.

Social Security in Uganda

In Uganda, social security contributions are primarily managed through the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).

  • Employer Contribution: Employers are required to contribute 10% of each employee's gross monthly earnings to the NSSF.
  • Employee Contribution: Employees contribute 5% of their gross monthly earnings.

Work Visas in Uganda

In Uganda, various types of work visas (or permits) are available for foreign nationals seeking to work in the country.

Class D:

  • For individuals planning to conduct business or trade in Uganda.
  • Can be issued for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months.

Class F:

  • For professionals intending to practice their profession in Uganda (e.g., doctors, engineers).
  • Typically issued for up to 36 months.

Class G1 and G2:

  • For missionaries, volunteers, and expatriate employees temporarily assigned to work in Uganda.
  • Usually issued for 6 to 36 months.

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