Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Uganda
Access reliable Employer of Record (EOR) services in Uganda with Flexi Personnel, supporting compliant hiring, accelerated market entry, and scalable workforce growth.
As your Employer of Record (EOR) partner in Uganda, we deliver a compliant and efficient employment framework that enables organizations to hire and manage local talent without establishing a local entity—reducing regulatory exposure, operational complexity, and HR administrative risk.
We have supported clients across diverse industries, including NGOs, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), banking and finance, manufacturing, ICT, and transport and logistics.
Know More About Uganda
Uganda is located in East Africa, with approximately 44 million people. The country has a labor force rate of about 16 million people, with most of the workforce employed in the agricultural sector.
Uganda has made significant strides in economic growth, with a GDP of about $35 billion in 2020 and a projected growth rate of 4.5% in 2021.
The country’s official currency is the Ugandan Shilling, which has remained relatively stable over the past few years. Uganda ranks 116th in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report, with improvements in areas such as registering property and obtaining construction permits.
Our Value Proposition as your
EOR partner in Uganda
Our Value Preposition
Our EOR service in Uganda provides a comprehensive and flexible solution for companies seeking to expand into the country. As your EOR partner, we handle legal and compliance issues, payroll management, employee benefits, and other services. Our value proposition lies in our ability to provide a stable workforce compliant with local regulations while enabling companies to reduce costs
Employment Dynamics in Uganda
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Uganda varies depending on the sector, with the lowest minimum wage being UGX 130,000 (approximately USD 36) per month in the agricultural sector and the highest being UGX 650,000 (approximately USD 180) per month in the mining and quarrying sector. It is important to note that the government reviews and adjusts the minimum wage every year.
Visa and Work Permits
Foreign nationals require a work permit to work in Uganda legally. Several types of work permits exist, including short-term, long-term, and dependent permits. The application process for a work permit can be lengthy and complicated, but our EOR service offers processing of work visas and permits as part of our services, saving our clients time and effort.
Working Hours
The standard working hours in Uganda are 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week, with a maximum of 6 working days per week. Overtime work is compensated at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate. There are also regulations around rest periods and breaks for employees, which we ensure our clients comply with.
Taxes in Uganda
Corporate Taxes
The corporate tax rate in Uganda is 30% for resident companies and 35% for non-resident companies. There are other taxes, such as Capital Gains Tax, Branch Remittance Tax, and Withholding Tax.
Individual Income Tax
Uganda’s individual income tax rate ranges from 0% to 40%, depending on the income level. The tax year in Uganda runs from 1st July to 30th June of the following year.
VAT, Sales, and GST Tax
Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged at a rate of 18% on all goods and services in Uganda, while Sales Tax is charged at a rate of 14% on specific goods and services. There is no Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Uganda.
Flexi Personnel EOR Services in Uganda
At Flexi-Personnel, we offer a range of services as part of our EOR service, including