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[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

URSB Trains Ugandans Returning from South Africa on Business Formalisation

Today, at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau led by Registrar General Ms. @Mercykains and other officials engaged with the community that returned through the Government’s repatriation programme

The training covered business start-up, formalisation, brand protection, and other business-related topics. Its aim was to give the returnees a foundation for starting life after being evacuated from South Africa.

This is one of several government interventions in place to support Ugandans rebuild

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: OBRS SYSTEM UPGRADE

Dear valued clients,

. @URSBHQ wishes to inform the public that the Online Business Registration System (OBRS) will undergo a scheduled upgrade to improve performance and enhance service delivery.

🗓 Upgrade Period:
Friday, 26th June 2026, 5:00 p.m. to Monday, 29th June 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

We encourage users to plan accordingly and complete any urgent transactions before the maintenance period begins.

#URSB #OBRSUpgrade #BusinessRegistration

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

NOTICE: Deregistration of Companies from the Register

The Registrar of Companies has deregistered 37,702 companies that failed to apply for restoration after being struck off the register for non-compliance with annual return filing requirements.

Business owners and stakeholders are encouraged to check the published list and contact URSB for any inquiries or guidance.
Find the list here: https://t.co/TJ4sK8iODz

#URSB #CompanyCompliance #BusinessRegistration

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

🧵1/3 | URSB’s 5-Year Legacy

Under the leadership of the Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, URSB has achieved significant growth in non-tax revenue, collecting UGX 311.08 billion over the last five financial years — up from UGX 193.46 billion in the previous period.

#URSBLegacy #5YearsOfImpact #URSBAtWork

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

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URSB staff are strengthening their dispute resolution skills through training in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Held in partnership with the ALP Dispute Settlement Hub @AlpDisputeHub, the workshop focused on negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration, equipping staff with tools to resolve disputes earlier and more efficiently.

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

The discussion is underway at Kabalega Resort, Hoima City, where URSB is engaging stakeholders on the rollout of the Centralized Non-Individual Register (NIR) for entities registered, licensed, incorporated, authorised, or carrying on business in Uganda.

The engagement was officially opened by Hoima City Resident City Commissioner, Badru Mugabi. Participants include Chief Administrative Officers, Community Development Officers, Commercial Officers, private sector representatives, and civil society actors from across the Bunyoro sub-region.

The NIR was established through an amendment to Section 4 of the Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Act, 2025, and is expected to strengthen compliance, transparency, and accountability among entities operating in Uganda.

#NonIndividualRegister #Compliance #Transparency #HoimaCity

[Operation Wealth Creation @OWC_ug]

We deeply appreciate your thoughtful tribute to our Chief coordinator Gen. (Rtd) Salim Saleh on this Heroes Day. His selfless service, patriotism, and steadfast dedication to Uganda’s peace, stability, and development remain a source of inspiration to many. As we commemorate our heroes, we celebrate the values of sacrifice, courage, and commitment to national progress that he continues to embody.
Happy Heroes Day, Uganda.

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

We celebrate the men and women whose courage, sacrifice and service helped shape Uganda’s story.

Their legacy lives on in the values we uphold and the progress we continue to build together.

#HeroesDay2026
#BuildWithURSB

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

Today we remember the Uganda Martyrs, whose unwavering faith and conviction shaped a powerful legacy for generations.

Their story is one of bravery, resilience and standing firm in belief even in the face of great sacrifice.

#BuildWithURSB
#MartyrsDay

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

We warmly congratulate Rt. Hon. Jacob Markson Oboth @ObothOboth upon his election as Speaker of the 12th Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.

We wish you a successful tenure marked by integrity, unity, and transformative leadership for the people of Uganda. @Parliament_Ug

#12thParliament #OpenGovUg

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

. @URSBHQ has today held an engagement for Greater Ankole leaders at Mbarara's Las Vegas Hotel regarding the new Non-Individual Register (NIR)

The gathering, attended by CAOs, District Commercial Officers, CDOs, and religious & cultural representatives was addressed by Commissioner Arthur Kwesiga, RCC Dickson Katwaza, and URSB Board Chairman Rt. Hon. Ambassador Francis Butagira.

The new Non-Individual Register is designed to replace fragmented, multi-agency registrations. Its core benefits include eliminating duplication, strengthening inter-agency coordination, enhancing transparency, boosting accountability, and simplifying access to government services for entities like NGOs, companies, and cooperatives.
#EntityRegistration #NonIndividualRegister #URSB

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

The non-individual register (NIR), which is Uganda’s electronic repository and source of verified data on all entities, is expected to provide a shared digital infrastructure for all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) across government, New Vision Online has learnt.

DETAILS || #VisionUpdates 👉👉https://t.co/XC5mYkBZC3

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

Today, @URSBHQ is engaging stakeholders at in Arua City on the rollout of a Centralized Non-Individual Register (NIR) for all entities registered, licensed, incorporated, issued with any other authorisation, or conducting business in Uganda at Dreamland Hotel.

The engagement is part of the ongoing NIR regional stakeholder consultative workshops focused on discussing the implementation and importance of the register in strengthening business identification and compliance across the country.

The establishment of the Non-Individual Register is being guided by the Government of Uganda through the amendment of Section 4 of the Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Act, 2025.

#NonIndividualRegister #Formalisation #EntityRegistration

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) says it is determined to strengthen systems that enhance transparency, efficiency, and coordination across government and the private sector.

#VisionUpdates
https://t.co/XUXSCOcKzC

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

. @URSBHQ has urged entrepreneurs, traders, youth, and SACCOs to utilize movable assets and intellectual property as collateral to access affordable credit.

Speaking at the Security Interest in Movable Property (SIMPO) sensitisation workshop in Mbarara, the Registrar General Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho said government introduced the Security Interest in Movable Property framework to support people without traditional assets like land. Assets such as phones, laptops, stock, jewelry, and farm produce can now be used to secure loans.

Ms. Kainobwisho also noted that URSB has sensitized financial institutions and lenders across the country to promote financial inclusion and support business growth. Uganda’s legal framework also allows intellectual property such as music, books, and innovations to be used as collateral for credit.

#SIMPO #MovableProperty #URSB

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

. @URSBHQ has officially inaugurated the Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) at Bishop Stuart University @BishopStuartUni , a key milestone in advancing research, innovation, and intellectual property development in Uganda.

The launch was graced by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. John F. Mugisha; the URSB Board Chairman, Amb. Francis K. Butagira, the Registrar General, Mercy K. Kainobwisho; members of the University Senior Management Team; researchers; innovators; and academic staff.

With this development, Bishop Stuart University joins over 40 institutions across Uganda, including universities, innovation hubs, and research and development institutions, benefiting from the TISC programme and access to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) @WIPO databases and innovation support services.

#Innovation #Research #IntellectualProperty #TISC #URSB #WIPO #UgandaInnovation

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

. @URSBHQ is in Gulu City to engage with Stakeholders on the rollout of a Centralized Non-Individual Register (NIR) for all Entities registered, licensed, incorporated, issued with any other authorisation or carrying on business in Uganda.

#NonIndividualRegister #Registration

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

Join us this evening as we unpack everything you need to know about the Non-Individual Register and entity compliance.

Tune in live on Mega FM in Gulu City from 8:00PM to 9:00PM and be part of the conversation.

#URSB #NonIndividualRegister

[Daily Express @DailyExpressUg]

From trademark disputes to copyright rulings and insolvency reforms, @URSBHQ is steadily reshaping Uganda’s legal and commercial environment through quasi-judicial decisions.

Experts say the institution is becoming a central pillar of legal certainty and economic governance.

🔗 Read Full Story Here: https://t.co/xsjbzYLLAX
#ExpressUpdates

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

Celebrating the swearing in ceremony as Uganda looks ahead with hope and renewed commitment to service 🇺🇬

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau extends its warm wishes to H.E. President Yoweri @KagutaMuseveni on this occasion and wishes him success in the journey ahead.

#M7SwearsIn2026
#BuildWithURSB
#Leadership