Can foreigners buy property in Uganda.
Who is considered a foreigner in Uganda? A person is not resident if they do not meet the parameters for a resident individual. Or every person not born in Uganda
The rules about buying property in Uganda can vary for non-citizens, so you’ll need to double check the exact regulations before buying a property in Uganda. In general terms there are no restrictions on foreigners buying property in Uganda.
Depending on where you’re hoping to buy a property in Uganda, you may also find that there is an extra fee to pay as a foreign buyer. You only need to pay your taxes. Make sure you get the right professional advice to complete your purchase legally.
Property acquisition
Local investors and Ugandan citizens can own land while foreign investors are restricted to long term leases, usually from five to 99 years. The 1995 Constitution grants land ownership rights solely to citizens of Uganda. Foreigners cannot own land freehold. They may, however, obtain leases for 49 or 99 years. Foreign investors, individual or corporate, cannot acquire land for the purpose of crop or animal production. Foreigners can either rent/lease from citizens or from the Government.
