Licensing
All required licenses under the aquaculture/fishing sector are processed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal, Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Application for specific licenses can be done online or physically.
Good reasons why you should obtain the right licenses before undertaking any business in the aquaculture value chain.
Legal Compliance
Depending on the type of business in the value chain and your location, obtaining the right licensing is a legal requirement. Failure to obtain the necessary licenses can result in fines, legal action, and even the closure of your business.
Credibility and Trust
Obtaining the appropriate licenses can provide your customers with the assurance that you are a legitimate and trustworthy business. Having the right licensing can increase your credibility and make your customers feel more comfortable doing business with you.
Access to Resources
In some cases, having the right licensing can provide you with access to resources, such as bank loans, funding and implementing government contracts ,etc that may not be available to unlicensed businesses.
Professional Development
Obtaining licenses often requires you to undergo training and meet certain professional standards, which can help you improve your skills and knowledge, and ultimately make you a better business owner.
Overall, obtaining the right licensing is important for legal compliance, credibility, protection, access to resources, and professional development. It is crucial to research and obtain the appropriate licenses for your specific business and industry to ensure you are operating legally and ethically.
To apply online for any license listed below, Click on the link below and sign up with your NIN/Passport Number, TIN, active email address and password. Using your online account, you can apply & pay, monitor progress and download your license seamlessly; http://fisheries.agriculture.go.ug/services/
| 1. | Aquaculture Establishment Certificate-small scale |
| 2. | Artisanal Processing/Fish Mongers |
| 3. | Boat building/Local gear makers/Repairers, Trader’s License |
| 4. | By-products, Fresh and Processed Fish (dried/smoked) Traders/Transporter’ License |
| 5. | Fish Export Certificate |
| 6. | Fishing Appliance Manufacturing Permit/Importation |
| 7. | Fishing control Permit (Citizen) |
| 8. | Fishing Control Permit (Non-Citizen) |
| 9. | Fishing Vessel License (Swamps, Rivers, and Dams) |
| 10. | Fishing Vessel License (Lakes; Victoria, Albert, Kyoga, Edward, George, and Wamala) |
| 11. | Fishing Vessel License (Nakivale and other minor lakes) |
| 12. | License for Industrial Processing of Fish and Fishing Products |
| 13. | License for Large Scale Processing of Fish and Fishing Products |
| 14. | License for Trucks carrying Fish by tonnage 5-10 tonnes |
| 15. | License for trucks carrying Fish by tonnage less than 5 tonnes. |
| 16. | License for Trucks carrying Fish by tonnage over 10 tonnes |
| 17. | License for containerized Vessels carrying Fish by tonnage less than 5 tonnes |
| 18. | License for containerized vessels carrying Fish by tonnage 5-10 tonnes. |
| 19. | License for containerized vessels carrying Fish by tonnage over 10 tonnes |
| 20. | Permit for Importation of Fish, Fishery Products or Aquaculture Inputs |
| 21. | Recreational Fishing Permit |
Export of Fish
Full Procedure for a First-time Trader -
https://ugandatrades.go.ug/procedure/455?l=enExtension Services
A comprehensive database on extension capacity enhancement, Best Management Practices (BMP’s), and Producer Organizations (POs) have been captured in 35 target Districts of Uganda. The Lot_1 PESCA Project was implemented by OMAL and ECRAM under the supervision of MAAIF with funding from the 11th EDF of the European Union. A link will be provided once available.
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