Embassy of the United States

Business and Trade

U.S. Embassy Kampala Economic and Foreign Commercial Services

The Economic and Commercial Section at the U.S. Mission in Kampala aims to promote American trade and investment interests, encourage U.S. exports, and level the playing field for all businesses by advocating for open markets, free trade, and predictability and transparency in the regulatory environment.  For a fee, the section will also conduct partner searches, perform company profiles and carry out other services upon request for U.S. frims.  The Embassy is eager to assist Ugandan businesses and individuals seeking to identify U.S. suppliers of goods and services and works to help Ugandan firms take advantage of the duty free preferences available through the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). 

Below are a range of other useful economic and commercial resources:

1. Commercial Guides:  U.S. firms trading or investing in Uganda are highly encouraged to read "Doing Business in Uganda: A country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies," prior to undertaking any business venture in the country. Updated annually, the guide provides a comprehensive overview of doing business in Uganda, and includes wide range of information on the Ugandan investment climate, sectors of opportunity, regulatory developments, and statistics on Ugandan trade, investment and the economy.  Investors will also find the U.S. Mission's Investment Climate Statement for Uganda a useful guide when making decisions during or prior to investing in the country.