Expand your Global Workforce in 
Uganda
Are you looking to expand to Uganda without registering your company? We offers flexible, cost-effective employer of records services in Uganda. Our team handles everything, from payroll management to tax compliance and employee onboarding. Let us streamline the process for you as you concentrate on growing your business.
POPULATION
45,935,046
LANGUAGES
English, Swahili
COUNTRY CAPITAL
Kampala
CURRENCY
UGX
Employment Laws in Uganda
Uganda has various statutes that govern the employment laws. These include the Employment Act, the Labour Unions Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These statutes dictate the employment standards, working hours, minimum wage, and other requirements. Failure to comply with the employment laws attracts hefty fines and legal consequences. Here is an overview of these laws.
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Holidays Per Year
48 hrs per week
Working hours per day or month
Compensation & Benefits in Uganda
UGX 130,000 per month
Working hours per day or month
3-4 weeks
Annual vacation leave (min)
Workers receive mandatory and additional benefits from their employers. Some of the benefits include annual leave, sick leave, paternity and maternity leave, NSSF contributions, and public holidays. The additional benefits include bonuses and health insurance.
An Overview of Income Tax in Uganda
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) collects and accounts for taxes in Uganda. An employer is obligated to withhold tax on payments of employment income made to employees. The tax rate ranges from 0% to 30% depending on the employee’s pay. The URA ensures proper compliance. Every payroll should show evidence of NSSF and withheld payroll deductions in Uganda.
Talent Grid Africa can help you with the following EOR services in Uganda.
- Hiring and Onboarding. We can help you recruit and onboard employees, ensuring compliance with Uganda labour laws. Our team will verify eligibility and manage the required documentation.
- Payroll Outsourcing. Our team handles payroll calculations and deductions, ensuring timely and accurate payments while complying with Uganda’s tax regulations.
- Tax Compliance. We handle all tax-related matters, including withholding and remitting taxes, ensuring adherence to local tax laws and regulations.
- Mitigate Compliance. Our team ensures all employment-related legal obligations are fulfilled, including compliance with labour laws, timely and accurate filing of taxes, immigration support for expatriates, and meeting employment contract requirements.
Here are the benefits of choosing Talent Grid Africa as your Employer of Record in Uganda.
- Local Knowledge and Support. We have an in-depth knowledge of local laws, ensuring compliance and minimizing the risk of legal issues.
- Streamlined Business Operations. By outsourcing your payroll and HR tasks to Talent Grid Africa, you gain time to streamline your business operations and focus on your core business functions.
- Access to Local Talent. We know the local labour market, meaning we can help you find top-performing employees. Our team will handle everything, from recruitment to onboarding and HR support.
Frequently Asked Questions
To hire staff quickly without setting up a local entity
To ensure compliance with Ugandan labor and tax laws
To reduce HR and payroll administration
To manage cross-border employment seamlessly
Yes. Through an EOR, foreign companies can hire staff in Uganda without registering a subsidiary or branch office. The EOR acts as the legal employer.
An EOR manages:
Monthly salary processing
Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) income tax deductions
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions (10% employer + 5% employee)
Local statutory reporting
The EOR ensures compliance with:
PAYE income tax (progressive up to 40%)
NSSF contributions
Local withholding taxes if applicable