Uganda - Register a New Vehicle

Introduction

Registration of a Car in Uganda is characterized by payment of Import taxes and

obtaining car number plates?

Eligibility

To be eligible you must be a clearing agent

Instructions

Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.

e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required Information

 Full name
 Date of birth
 Valid identity proof
 Citizenship
 Address
 Occupation
 The Customs Value (CIF Value)
 The Engine Size
 The Manufacturing Age of the Car
 Monthly exchange rate

Procedure

In Person

 Once a vehicle is imported clearing agents shall proceed with the clearance
and first-time registration procedures online at the URA portal
(www.ura.go.ug).

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  All agents have unique login identifications (numbers) which will enable them
to do this online.
 “Upon fulfillment of necessary requirements online by the agent, the system
generates a unique acknowledgement number to the clearing agent.
 The same number is copied and sent to the client who in this case the owner
of the vehicle being registered.
 The acknowledgement number is used to track the vehicle registration task
until it is approved,”
 When registration application is approved, an auto generated electronic mail
is sent to the email address specified for the agent with a copy to the
associated company, organization, individual or owner.
 This will enable both the clearing agent and the motor vehicle owners know
the status of a car’s registration.”
 After subsequent stages, the process is completed in less than 24 hours
subject to all documents being in proper order.
 Thereafter, a registration book and a number are issued.

Apply Online

 Once a vehicle is imported clearing agents shall proceed with the clearance
and first-time registration procedures online at the URA portal
(www.ura.go.ug).
 All agents have unique login identifications (numbers) which will enable them
to do this online.
 “Upon fulfillment of necessary requirements online by the agent, the system
generates a unique acknowledgement number to the clearing agent.
 The same number is copied and sent to the client who in this case the owner
of the vehicle being registered.
 The acknowledgement number is used to track the vehicle registration task
until it is approved,”
 When registration application is approved, an auto generated electronic mail
is sent to the email address specified for the agent with a copy to the
associated company, organization, individual or owner.

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  This will enable both the clearing agent and the motor vehicle owners know
the status of a car’s registration.”
 After subsequent stages, the process is completed in less than 24 hours
subject to all documents being in proper order.
 Thereafter, a registration book and a number are issued.

Apply by Mail

Send email to info@ura.go.ug

Required Documents

 Tax Identification Number (TIN),

 Commercial Invoice,
 Bill of Lading,
 Insurance certificate,
 Certificate of Origin,
 Permits (if necessary),
 Original and translated certificates of cancellation or permanent export,
 Photocopy of importer Identity Cards or Passport .

Fees

 1, 200,000 Uganda Shillings for a standard car

 1,700,000/- Uganda Shillings for heavy engine cars

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.

e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this
procedure.

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Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who
would like to follow this procedure.

Processing Time

The process of car registration is completed in less than 24 hours subject to all
documents being in proper order..

Office Locations & Contacts

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

P.O BOX 7279

KAMPALA(U)
TEL: 0417-442054.

E-mail : info@ura.go.ug