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About Uganda
Page Last Updated: 24/05/2024
Located in the heart of East Africa, Uganda is a land of diverse landscapes, rich culture, and promising business opportunities. With its vibrant markets and growing industries, Uganda offers an enticing prospect for business expansion. Africa HR Solutions stands ready to support companies entering Uganda, providing essential services such as compliant employee onboarding and efficient payroll management.
Population: 46.85 M
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $56.31 B
GDP Growth: 5.6%
Inflation: 3.8%
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 6.5%
Unemployment Rate: 2.9%
Capital: Kampala
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages: Swahili, English
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $56.31 B
GDP Growth: 5.6%
Inflation: 3.8%
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 6.5%
Unemployment Rate: 2.9%
Capital: Kampala
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages: Swahili, English
Uganda Payroll at a Glance
Currency
Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Income Tax
0% – 40%
Employer Taxes
10%
Employee Contribution
5%
Fiscal Year
July – June
Date Format
dd/mm/yyyy
- The country is known for its diverse landscapes, including the lush forests of the central region, the savannas of the north, and the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains.
- Uganda is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and chimpanzees.
- The economy of Uganda is primarily based on agriculture, with key exports including coffee, tea, and fish.
- Uganda is a landlocked country, but it has access to the Port of Mombasa in Kenya and the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania for international trade.
- Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world, forms part of Uganda’s southern border.
- New Year’s Day
- NRM Liberation Day
- International Women’s Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- Martyrs’ Day
- National Heroes’ Day
- Eid al-Fitr
- Independence Day
- Eid al-Aduha
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
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Mirèl SoerNutreco - Middle-East & Africa 
Africa HR Solutions has been a great partner to our organisation, allowing us to quickly expand and operate in new markets while they flag and support management of compliance and risk issues. We now use Africa HR Solutions for support in some capacity in 8 of our geographic locations.
Hilary HanbidgeDirector - VillageReach 
Africa HR Solutions has taken the stress out of compliance - we no longer have to worry about changing regulations. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and always available. Payroll runs smoothly, which saves us valuable time and our staff appreciates being paid on time! Kudos to the team!
SheilaDirector - Non-Profit Organisation 
Africa HR Solutions is responsive, proactive, and accommodating, even with the time difference. In fact, it works in my favor—they have time to handle tasks before I start my day. Our payroll, especially in Senegal, is complex, but their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile definitely stand out.
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