Key Business Links

Export.gov: Brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace. Export.gov also hosts information on the National Export Initiative.
Export Import Bank of the United States: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States. Ex-Im Bank's mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets. Ex-Im can provide working capital, loans and guarantees to facilitate the export of goods with U.S. content.
National IPR Center: The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) stands at the forefront of the U.S. government’s response to global intellectual property (IP) theft.
Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR): The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is an agency with specialized experience in trade issues. USTR negotiate directly with foreign governments to create trade agreements, to resolve disputes, and to participate in global trade policy organizations. They also meet with governments, with business groups, with legislators and with public interest groups to gather input on trade issues and to discuss the President's trade policy positions.
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation is the U.S. Government’s development finance institution. It advances U.S. foreign policy by mobilizing private capital to help solve critical world challenges.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides support to U.S. small businesses and small –business owners across the nation through capital (loans), access to federal contracts, and counseling.
U.S. Trade and Development Agency: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities- such as feasibility studies, training and reverse trade missions while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries.
U.S. African Development Foundation:The United States African Development Foundation is an independent Federal agency established to support African-designed and African-driven solutions that address grassroots economic and social problems in conflict and post-conflict communities. USADF provides grants of up to $250,000 directly to under-served and marginalized community groups and enterprises.
United States Aid for International Development Uganda: USAID is developing partnerships with countries committed to enabling the private sector investment that is the basis of sustained economic growth to open new markets for American goods, promote trade overseas, and create jobs in the United States.
American Chamber of Commerce Uganda: The American Chamber of Commerce Uganda (AmCham Uganda) is a non-profit organization that was founded December 2008 by American investors in Uganda, with membership open to American companies, multinationals, and local companies having strong business ties with the United States. AmCham Uganda represents an important forum for American and international investors in Uganda for their colleagues to share their experiences and discuss areas where we can coordinate our contributions to the Ugandan community and economy.
Uganda Investment Authority:Uganda Investment Authority was established in 1991 to promote and facilitate investment projects, provide serviced land, and advocate for a competitive business environment.
Uganda Export Promotion Board: The Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB) was created by an Act of Parliament in 1996. It is mandated to promote and manage Uganda’s export industries. It operates under the rubric of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. A Board, comprised of equal representation from both the public and the private sectors, governs the institution.
Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry:The Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry is focused on enhancing business opportunity in Uganda. The chamber enables its members to take advantage of business opportunities locally, regionally and internationally.
Uganda Revenue Authority:The Uganda Revenue Authority was established in 1991by the Uganda Revenue Authority Statute as a quasi autonomous unit with a board of directors appointed by the Minister of Finance. URA is responsible for the assessment and collection of specified revenue and administering and enforcing laws related to such revenues.
Uganda Registration Services Bureau:The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) is established as a Statutory Body under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau Act of 2000. The Bureau is responsible for commercial and civil registrations in Uganda.
Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Assets Authority:The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority was set up following the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act of 2003. The Act set up the Authority as the principal regulatory body for public procurement and disposal. All Government departments and other Government-owned bodies are obliged to follow the law which emphasizes best practices including procurement and disposal principles, rules, administrative review systems, Codes of Conduct, as well as suspension of providers for offences and disciplinary measures against public officers who commit malpractices.
Ministry of Tourism Trade and Industry: The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Co-operatives was established to formulate and support strategies, plans and programs that promote and ensure expansion and diversification of trade, cooperatives, environmentally sustainable industrialization, appropriate technology, conservation and preservation of other tradable national products, to generate wealth for poverty eradication and benefit the country socially and economically.
Corporate Council on Africa:The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), established in 1993, is at the forefront of strengthening and facilitating the commercial relationship between the United States and the African continent. CCA works closely with governments, multilateral groups and business to improve the African continent's trade and investment climate, and to raise the profile of Africa in the US business community.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce:The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions. The chamber advocates for pro-business policies that create jobs and grow the U.S. economy. Key issues range from smart tax policy and regulatory relief to legal reform and trade promotion.
U.S. National Black Chamber of Commerce:The National Black Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in March 1993. The NBCC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the United States.