Reminder
Annual returns are due each year
Every NGO must file an annual return covering activities, finances, and governance. Submit on time to keep your permit in good standing.
Read the guidanceAbout the Bureau
We are the government body responsible for registering, monitoring, inspecting, coordinating, and regulating Non-Governmental Organisations and Community Based Organisations across Uganda. Whether you are starting a new organisation, maintaining an existing one, or checking the public register, this site is your guide to every step.
The Bureau operates under the NGO Act Cap 109 and sits within the Ministry of Internal Affairs. We work with district committees across the country to support compliance and good governance in the sector.
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Public registers
Find out whether an organisation is registered
Search the public registers by name to confirm whether an NGO or CBO holds a valid permit.
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