In Uganda the Non Governmental Organization registration is regulated by the Non Governmental Organizations Registration Act. The Act governs the registration, management and governance of Non Governmental Organizations.
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- The requirements for NGO registration are set out below:
Application letter addressed to the executive director National Bureau for NGOs Clearly stating a) the type of NGO (indigenous, regional , continental, foreign or international, b) the objectives of the organization c) geographical area of operation d) Number of years applied for operation
2. Dully filled form A
3. Certificate of incorporation from URSB ( meaning you register a company limited by guarantee first with URSB )
4. Letter of recommendation written by Local Council One Chairperson (LC I). This must recommend the organization. On the same letter, the Chairman LC II, LC III and Resident District Commissioner (RDC) should each endorse their signatures and stamp. The organization can use the LC I from the area where it has its Headquarters.
5. The Organization should have written recommendation of two sureties or recommenders who should each write separately recommending the organization. Technical areas of activities need recommendation from the concerned line Ministry/Department.
6. The Organization should have a work plan of its activities to be carried out for the first year of the term of operation. The activities or work plan for the one year should have budget i.e. how much is to be spent on each of those activities (this is tentative budget). The budget should reflect source of funds and the work plan.
7. The organization should have two copies of organizational governing document (Duly registered memorandum and articles of association or constitution witnessed by a lawyer or advocate)
8. The NGO should have an Organizational Chart/Administrative chart showing its leadership.
9. Minutes of promoters or founder members meeting and signed attendance.
10. Photo copy of valid national ID or passport.
The NGO board sits once every months, so all applications are reviewed and processed after a month time but this will not guarantee registration within one months since at times application are many .
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