Employer of Record & Payroll Services

Employing in Uganda

Provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights are spelled out in Uganda’s 1995 Constitution and the Employment Act of 2006, both of which guarantee equal work for equal pay and protections against discrimination based on age, religion, gender expression, and race.

Common questions that could come up during the hiring process will likely cover topics like minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off.

Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Uganda.

14 Public holidays

2025-01-01
2025-01-26
2025-02-16
2025-03-08
2025-03-30
2025-04-18
2025-04-21
2025-05-01
2025-06-03
2025-06-06
2025-06-09
2025-10-09
2025-12-25
2025-12-26

New Year's Day
NRM Liberation Day
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Women's Day
Festival of Breaking the Fast (Date subject to change)
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Labor Day
Martyrs' Day
Feast of the Sacrifice (Date subject to change)
National Heroes' Day
Independence Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day

Competitive benefits package in Uganda

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental health support

Pension or 401(K)

Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

Uganda is famous for its cultural diversity, inredible wildlife, mineral wealth, and rich biodiversity. Uganda is a landlocked country in the East of Africa and it is home to the world’s largest primate population, 1,066 bird species, and massive wildlife reserves that draw over 1.25 million visitors to the pearl of Africa every year.

The country’s capital city of Kampala is a burgeoning African metropolis with an array of modern skyscrapers contrasting with areas of more traditional huts and high-density village life. The capital is a feast for the eyes with a chaotic mix of intense traffic and signs of both extreme wealth and generational poverty, which is broadly reflective of the country’s journey since gaining independence from the UK in 1962.

Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world and this represents an opportunity and a challenge. A from the ages of 18-30 are unemployed, but global companies can find a groundswell of qualified talent, many with experience working for multinational firms in the resources industry. There is also a strong entrepreneurial spirit developing in Uganda led by the highly ambitious younger generation.

Capital City

Kampala

Currency

Ugandan shilling

Languages

English, Swahili

Population size

48,582,334

Ease of doing business

Medium

Payroll frequency

Monthly

VAT - standard rate

18%

Grow your team in Uganda with Remote

Want to employ workers in Uganda? Companies hiring in Uganda are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

Remote can employ team members in Uganda and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Uganda team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Uganda. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

Risks of misclassification

Uganda, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Uganda may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

Payroll

39

per employee/month

Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalised support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution

Contractor Management

39

per contractor/month

Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility

Employer of Record

940 800