Business Services and Activities offered The UNCCI has representation in 85 chamber of commerce branches for the following activities;
Tax seminars
UNCCI is actively involved in offering information concerning tax to the general public and the business community in particular. There is a common perception that business people and tax authorities are enemies however at the chamber we work towards making this perception a thing of the past. Through actively engaging members of the business community and representatives of the Uganda Revenue Authority in meaningful dialogue, the chamber has successfully been able to fill the information gap that has been present in both the business community and the Uganda Revenue Authority. The tax seminars organized by the Chamber have become events that the business community looks forward to in order to help address their tax grievances.
Business development service / enterprise development training.
The business environment is a dynamic one that changes from time to time and there is need for the business community in Uganda to remain on track by adopting the latest and most efficient means of carrying out their trades. This why at the chamber through vigorous research and trainings we are able to offer enterprise development training to keep members of the business community abreast with what is going on all over the world so as to keep them highly efficient and competitive.
Sensitisation programmes on project planning and management.
Planning and management are essential components to any business and failure to maintain efficiency of these two aspects is most likely to result into the failure of any organization or business. At the Chamber we offer sensitization programmes on project planning and management with the aim of making businesses more productive and significantly increasing their life spans.
Assisting in network / cluster formation.
Network/ cluster formation is an important service that the chamber provides with the aim of helping companies and businesses stand out as stronger blocks through being arranged in cluster formations. It is always much easier to with stand the pressures that emerge in the business community as a group than when you are individuals therefore network/ cluster formations are key to improving the ease with which companies transact their business.
Offer finance and technical support
The chamber through its very large connection to different organizations and institutions also plays a major role in offering finance and technical support. This is usually done through projects with some of its strategic partners who are interested in developing certain sectors and therefore being a member of the chamber offers such lucrative opportunities in the form of finance and technical support.
Business registration.
Business registration is a tedious and very cumbersome procedure. This has been one of the most discouraging factors to beginning entrepreneurs simply because of the amount of time consumed and the number of inconveniences experienced. At the chamber we endeavour to take members through the entire process and guide them through the least tedious ways of registering companies without undergoing a lot of stress and inconveniences.
Trade / market information dissemination
Markets are ever changing and new trends are ever taking place, new trade policies and a wide range of other things tend to emerge and in order for traders to avoid being left behind there I a need to research and the chamber is a one stop centre for all trade/market information that is widely sought after by members of the business community.
Guiding on potential business to invest in.
Making the right decision on what business to invest in is usually an extremely difficult task for both local investors and foreign investors. The chamber provides information on different businesses supported by up to date trends and statistical information, which helps in offering guidance to people on the most profitable businesses to venture into.
Issue documentation, certification, loan and bank account opening recommendation
The chamber issues documentation for a number of issues and prepares letters of introduction to its members to embassies, offers certificates of origin and other documents. These are very essential documents that can be very taxing to obtain through the usual channels but the chamber offers a more relaxed, faster and efficient approach to obtain all relevant documentation.
UNCCI offers consultancy/business development services
The chamber offers consultancy services on different aspects of business. A number of research studies can also be tailored to meet the exact demands and needs of our clients. The chamber appreciates adding value to businesses through consultancies and is always ready to actively partner with companies to find better ways of carrying out their business related activities.