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# BNM Advocates Uganda: As the top corporate law firm in Kampala, BNM Advocates has the skills, resources, and experience to help your business navigate challenges and prevent new ones from arising.

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## Posts
- [Legal Alert – New Compliance Requirements Necessitated by the Employment (Amendment) Act, 202](https://bnmlaw.org/legal-alert-new-compliance-requirements-necessitated-by-the-employment-amendment-act-202/): After close to 20 years, the Employment Act has been amended. Offences have been re-defined. Monetary penalties have increased by a 1,358% - 1,983 % ranging from 10 million – 14 million Uganda Shillings per occurrence compared to the previous 480 – 960 thousand Uganda Shillings. Prison terms have increased to 5 – 7 years compared to the previous 1 - 2 years.
- [Corporate Governance Challenges In Private Equity-backed Companies](https://bnmlaw.org/corporate-governance-challenges-in-private-equity-backed-companies/): Private capital has become an increasingly important source of growth financing in Uganda and across East Africa, with East Africa accounting for 29% of recorded African private capital transactions in 2025. For many founder-led and family-owned companies, private equity can provide expansion capital, strategic support and access to wider commercial networks. A private equity investment, however, brings more than funding. It often introduces new shareholders, board representation, enhanced reporting requirements and formal approval processes that may not previously have existed within the business. For businesses used to making decisions quickly and informally, that transition can be significant.
- [FOREIGN INVESTORS ENTERING THE UGANDAN MARKET – A CASE FOR INDUSTRIAL PARKS](https://bnmlaw.org/foreign-investors-entering-the-ugandan-market-a-case-for-industrial-parks/): Uganda’s investment landscape is once again entering a decisive phase, with industrialization coming to the forefront of national economic policy. In January, 2026, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) proposed a UGX 255.1billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with a clear priority of servicing industrial parks to fast-track industrial growth. The State Minister of Finance (General Duties) has confirmed that the 2026/27 national budget will focus on infrastructure development in Namanve, Kapeeka, Mbale, Buikwe and Kasese industrial parks. This initiative has clear government backing, with H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni pledging the establishment of three (3) new industrial parks in Masaka, Kyotera and, Kalungu to be developed under Private-Public Partnership (PPP) models.
- [The King Code And What King V Means For Ugandan Companies](https://bnmlaw.org/the-king-code-and-what-king-v-means-for-ugandan-companies/): With effect from 1 January 2026, King V replaced King IV as the current iteration of the King Code. This article provides an overview of the King Code, explains the transition from King IV to King V, and highlights the key developments in King V that are relevant to Ugandan companies and boards.
- [Orphanages And Adoption – What You Need To Know](https://bnmlaw.org/orphanages-and-adoption-what-you-need-to-know/): In the recent past, various reports on fraudulent attempts, misrepresentation, impersonation, child abduction and child trafficking have been reported to the authorities in Uganda, raising suspicion among the leadership at different orphanages in Uganda, in respect to their intentions, the authenticity of the families and or parents of the alleged children that have been adopted. Including the involvement of police and District Probation and Social Welfare Officers in misrepresenting cases of potential adoptees.
- [From Mivumba To Masterpiece: Upcycling, Ip, And The Future Of Fashion In Uganda](https://bnmlaw.org/from-mivumba-to-masterpiece-upcycling-ip-and-the-future-of-fashion-in-uganda/): The Ugandan fashion landscape has shifted from being merely a statement of elegance and luxury to a dynamic movement through which artists and designers express themselves.
- [Contract Farming Part 1](https://bnmlaw.org/contract-farming-part-1/): A farmer has many challenges but perhaps the most challenging one is finding a buyer for produce at an attractive price. So, when a person offers to contract a farmer to produce and buy your produce, a farmer is all ears. But while the opportunity is attractive and indeed needed, what must a farmer look out for?
- [Due Diligence In Agricultural Investments: Key Insights For Success – Pt3](https://bnmlaw.org/due-diligence-in-agricultural-investments-key-insights-for-success-pt3/): Continuing with our series on the Due Diligence to be conducted before investing in agricultural projects, if you are satisfied as to the existence and track record of the business, then conduct a legal due diligence.
- [Due Diligence In Agricultural Investments Key Insights For Success – Pt2](https://bnmlaw.org/due-diligence-in-agricultural-investments-key-insights-for-success-pt2/): Continuing with our series on the Due Diligence to be conducted before investing in agricultural projects, if you are satisfied that the projections and returns on investment are realistic, then proceed to the next step.
- [Due Diligence In Agricultural Investments:Key Insights For Success](https://bnmlaw.org/due-diligence-in-agricultural-investmentskey-insights-for-success/): In October 2023, Ugandans woke up to headlines about a scam in which people who could not have direct involvement in farming, invested in a chicken farm. They were promised monthly interest payments.
- [6 Simple Must-Dos When Buying Land In Uganda](https://bnmlaw.org/6-simple-must-dos-when-buying-land-in-uganda/): This article breaks down six simple things you must do for due dilegence when buying land. 6 SIMPLE MUST-DOS WHEN BUYING LAND IN UGANDA by Brendah N. Mpanga Photo by Olia Danilevich / Pexels
- [Additional Due Diligence For Inter-country Adoptions](https://bnmlaw.org/additional-due-diligence-for-inter-country-adoptions/): In 2016, Uganda passed the Children (Amendment) Act, to enhance the protection of children, to strengthen the provision for guardianship of children, strengthen conditions for inter-country adoption and to prohibit corporal punishment.
- [Registration Of A Foreign NGO In Uganda](https://bnmlaw.org/registration-of-a-foreign-ngo-in-uganda/): In this article, we are going to concentrate on the registration of a foreign NGO in Uganda. An organization incorporated outside Uganda, which intends to operate in Uganda, must apply to the Bureau to be registered and issued with a permit.
- [The Public Health Amendment Bill: A Necessary Evil or an Attack on Individual Autonomy?](https://bnmlaw.org/the-public-health-amendment-bill-a-necessary-evil-or-an-attack-on-individual-autonomy/): The Public Health Amendment Bill proposes significant changes to the Public Health Act with a focus on vaccination and health safety measures. However, these proposals have sparked debate around issues of individual liberty and autonomy, as they could potentially limit the freedom of individuals to make their own health choices.
- [Launch Your Business Right: Essential Legal Requirements In Uganda](https://bnmlaw.org/launch-your-business-right-essential-legal-requirements-in-uganda/): If you're an entrepreneur looking to launch a new venture, it's essential to understand the legal requirements for doing business in Uganda. From registering your business to obtaining necessary licenses and permits, complying with local laws and regulations is critical to ensuring a smooth and successful launch. In this newsletter, we'll provide you with a concise overview of the essential legal requirements for starting a business in Uganda.
- [What You Need To Know About The Employment Amendment Bill And How It Will Impact Your Job In 2023](https://bnmlaw.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-employment-amendment-bill-and-how-it-will-impact-your-job-in-2023/): The Employment Amendment Bill 2022 has recently been passed, bringing significant changes to the way employment is regulated in the country. As an employee or employer, it is important to understand the implications of these changes on your rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
- [Don’t Just Say Yes To A Board Appointment](https://bnmlaw.org/dont-just-say-yes-to-a-board-appointment/): Many reasons have been given as to why different people serve on Boards. Some say, it is prestigious, it boosts one’s profile and provides an opportunity to share knowledge and experience, while for others, it is for business and networking purposes.
- [A Critical Analysis Of Challenges Facing Fintech Startups In Uganda](https://bnmlaw.org/a-critical-analysis-of-challenges-facing-fintech-startups-in-uganda/): For fintech startups that interact with customers via mobile apps, the stability of an app plays a crucial role in developing longterm customer relations. A frozen for 30 seconds app is no big deal if it is a game, but if it is a trading platform, you can expect not only losing investors, who were unable to close their positions in time, but also receive legal demands to pay damages.
- [Everything You Need To Know About How To Register A Trust In Uganda](https://bnmlaw.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-register-a-trust-in-uganda/): A non-governmental organization can be registered in five different forms in Uganda: Company limited by guarantee, Institution based association, District based association, Nongovernmental organization (under NGO Act), and as aTrust.
- [What You Need To Know From The  Tenant And Landlord Act 2022](https://bnmlaw.org/what-you-need-to-know-from-the-tenant-and-landlord-act-2022/): The Landlord and Tenant Act, 2022 is meant to regulate the relationship between landlords and tenants. It will also reform and consolidate the law relating to the letting of premises and related responsibilities.
- [What You Need To Know As A Shareholder In A Company](https://bnmlaw.org/what-you-need-to-know-as-a-shareholder-in-a-company/): Usually, minor shareholders do not know that they also have rights and can exercise those rights as is provided for under the law. They allow to be marginalized, while in other cases, they do not receive Dividends, because the majority shareholder thinks that the profits should be re-invested into the Company, a decision that should be made by all the shareholders.
- [Joint Venture Can Create Revenue For SMEs](https://bnmlaw.org/joint-venture-can-create-revenue-for-smes/): A joint venture can be defined as a strategic alliance where two or more parties, usually businesses, form a partnership to share markets, intellectual property, assets, knowledge and profits. Though they share attributes with partnerships, joint ventures are different in the sense that they are created for a limited and specific project or undertaking over a definite period of time while partnerships may endure longer. For a joint venture to materialize there has to be identification of likeminded partners where by each partner would have to outline their expectations and objectives, these are then put in writing. The agreement should among other aspects, enlist the contribution of each of the parties, how the profit would be shared, what technical expertise each of the partners is bringing to the table, and how the partnership would be terminated.
- [The Evolution of FinTech in Uganda](https://bnmlaw.org/the-evolution-of-fintech-in-uganda/): Just like the rest of the world, Uganda is experiencing a surge in technology innovations in financial services. These innovations are creating new models and products of financial services and have greatly created new models of how payments and remittances are delivered; and are disrupting the banking intermediation space. Over the past decade, the pace of technological progress has accelerated, resulting in the introduction of new business models that aim to make processes more efficient and address the needs of customers better. These technologies have stimulated the development of technology enabled financial services, or “FinTech” as it is known. FinTechs are companies that utilise technology to provide financial services. Globally, there are now over 4,000 FinTechs operating across all areas of the financial services sector.
- [Summary of The Succession  (Amendment) ACT CAP 162](https://bnmlaw.org/summary-of-the-succession-amendment-act-cap-162/): a. The distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children has been removed. All children are treated as such. This means that even children borne out of wedlock should have equal rights as the other children.
- [BNM Advocates has joined the International Lawyers Network](https://bnmlaw.org/bnm-advocates-has-joined-the-international-lawyers-network/): BNM Advocates has joined the International Lawyers Network (“ILN”), a non-exclusive network of high-quality mid-sized law firms, which operates to create a global platform in the provision of legal services, particularly for clients with international needs.
- [Private Money Lending Arrangements Between Individuals](https://bnmlaw.org/private-money-lending-arrangements-between-individuals/): The Honorable Court found that what is illegal is for a person to lend money as a business without a money lending license under the Tier 4 Microfinance & Money Lenders Act.

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- [Securing Your Investment License in Uganda: Unlock Incentives and Boost Your Business](https://bnmlaw.org/investment-license-in-uganda/): Holding a valid investment license in Uganda opens the door to meaningful economic advantages that can boost profitability and protect your long-term interests. These benefits can offset initial costs, encourage expansion, and safeguard your venture against policy shifts. 
- [Company Registration in Uganda: Legal Guidance and Support From BNM Advocates](https://bnmlaw.org/company-registration-in-uganda/): Facing legal issues? Turn to a Ugandan lawyer at BNM Advocates for all of your corporate law, finance law, and general litigation needs.
- [Corporate Governance in Uganda: Key Principles and Current Practices](https://bnmlaw.org/corporate-governance-uganda/): Corporate governance in Uganda is primarily governed by the Companies Act, Cap 106, which applies to all registered companies. The Act sets out essential governance requirements, including:
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