Umzug nach Uganda: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Uganda steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 3 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Uganda the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Uganda from arrival once you take up residence (Permanent home in Uganda; or 183 days, or average 122 days over 3 yrs). The typical route is Investor entry permit (Class A/G): UIA-licensed investment ~USD 250k (foreign investors); alt. special pass There are 3 open residence programmes in Uganda — see the list below.
Living there
Kampala has a tropical rainforest climate with winter highs around 25.5 °C and summer highs around 28.5 °C. The economy grew +6.4% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 7% for 2026. Its passport opens about 64 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Election-related violence Jan 2026; US Level 4 driven mainly by Ebola outbreak.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 40% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 15% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 30% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Permanent home in Uganda; or 183 days, or average 122 days over 3 yrs |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Investor entry permit (Class A/G) — UIA-licensed investment ~USD 250k (foreign investors); alt. special pass |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 64 Länder |
| Economic growth | +6.4% (2025), forecast 7% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical rainforest · 25.5° / 28.5° (Kampala) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | unrest — Election-related violence Jan 2026; US Level 4 driven mainly by Ebola outbreak |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 4.5/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 2.5/10 · B |
| Eigentumsschutz | 2.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 9/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Uganda
- Entry Permit for Investors (Class D trade / Class E manufacturing) — Investition CHF 200'000 · open · 2026-10
- Entry Permit Class G2 (Employment) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Dependant Pass — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Uganda to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Permanent home in Uganda; or 183 days, or average 122 days over 3 yrs Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Uganda?
In Uganda the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Uganda offer?
Entry Permit for Investors (Class D trade / Class E manufacturing) (CHF 200'000); Entry Permit Class G2 (Employment); Dependant Pass
What is the usual way to move to Uganda?
Investor entry permit (Class A/G). UIA-licensed investment ~USD 250k (foreign investors); alt. special pass
Compare with nearby countries
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