Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Uganda Free Zones Export Promotion Authority (UFZEPA) is a Statutory Body established under the Free Zones Act, 2014. It develops, manages, and regulates Free Zones to promote export-oriented investment and job creation. UFZEPA is part of the Africa Economic Zones Organisation, World Free Zones Organisation, and the Global Alliance of Special Economic Zones.
The Authority promotes Uganda’s global trade through the EAC Special Economic Zones Policy and the African Continental Free Trade Area regulations.
A Free Zone is a designated geographic area exempt from customs duties and taxes on imported inputs and exported outputs. It aims to support the production of competitive goods and services for export.
- Promote export-led industrialization
- Create linkages between domestic and international markets
- Generate quality and durable employment opportunities
- Increase foreign exchange earnings
- Enhance technology and skills transfer
- Development of quality infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and water
- Creation of direct and indirect employment
- Market for locally produced goods and foodstuffs
- Income generation for suppliers and contractors
- Access to improved manufactured goods in local markets
- Opportunities for contract farming and technology transfer
- Participation in retail trade within Free Zones
Address: 6th Floor, Communications House, Plot 1 Colville Street, Kampala
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +256 (0) 417 722 600
X: @ufzepa
LinkedIn: UFZEPA LinkedIn