The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has reaffirmed its important role in strengthening Uganda’s business environment, promoting investment, and supporting private sector growth through improved registration systems and protection of intellectual property rights.Speaking at the Business and Innovation Forum for commercial attachés in Uganda, URSB Registrar General Mercy K. Kainobwisho said the agency continues to contribute significantly to the country’s economic transformation by providing essential business and legal services.
The forum, held at the URSB headquarters in Kololo, brought together foreign diplomats, government officials, ministers, URSB board members, and other stakeholders to discuss Uganda’s business reforms, innovations, and opportunities for investment.Kainobwisho explained that URSB’s responsibilities go beyond registering companies, as the agency also manages important legal records, supports intellectual property protection, and provides documentation services that are vital to businesses and investors.
Established in 1910, URSB serves as a custodian of historical business and legal records covering more than a century, including company registrations, name changes, insolvency records, liquidation proceedings, and other official filings.She noted that the agency plays a major role in protecting innovation by maintaining records of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and utility models, helping businesses safeguard their ideas and creations.
The Registrar General highlighted that URSB systems provide reliable information that supports business transactions, legal processes, and investment decisions, making the institution an important pillar in Uganda’s commercial ecosystem.To improve access to its services, URSB has established regional offices across the country, enabling both Ugandan citizens and foreign investors to easily access business registration and intellectual property services as the agency continues to support economic development.
