Trade in Services - all Commitments

Country: Uganda
Transport
(SUB)SECTOR
CPC CODE		 MARKET ACCESS MARKET ACCESS NATIONAL TREATMENT ELIMINATION
DATE
A. INTERNAL WATERWAYS TRANSPORT

Internal Waterways Transport (CPC 7221 – 7224, 8868** and 7 45)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None,  except in areas where Government has granted concessions
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2012
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
B. AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES

Air Transport (CPC 731 – 746 and 8868**)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None, except providing international air passenger services for routes agreed under BASA
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
C. RAIL TRANSPORT SERVICES

Rail Transport (CPC 7111 – 7112, 8868** and 745)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None,  except in areas where Government has granted concessions
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
D. ROAD TRANSPORT SERVICES

Road Transport Services (CPC 7121 – 7124, 6112, 8868** and 744)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
E. PIPELINE TRANSPORT SERVICES

 Pipeline Transport (CPC 7131 and 7139)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None, except where Government has granted concessions.
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
Tourism and Travel
(SUB)SECTOR
CPC CODE		 MARKET ACCESS MARKET ACCESS NATIONAL TREATMENT ELIMINATION
DATE
A. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

Hotels and Restaurants (including Catering) (CPC 641 - 643 )
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None, except in areas where Government has granted concessions.
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Investment Code and its Regulations apply as stated in the horizontal commitment.
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
B. TRAVEL  AGENCIES AND TOUR OPERATORS SERVICES

Travel  Agencies and Tour Operators Services (CPC 7471)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. Entry and temporary stay in accordance with the Common Market Protocol provisions on movement of persons/workers.

2013
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None, except for Gorilla Permit where Foreign Companies are required to make joint ventures with the local incorporated operators
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2013
C. TOURIST GUIDE SERVICES

Tourist Guides Services (CPC 7472)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
D. OTHER

Others
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
Financial
(SUB)SECTOR
CPC CODE		 MARKET ACCESS MARKET ACCESS NATIONAL TREATMENT ELIMINATION
DATE
BANKING AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES

All banking and other Financial Services excluding Insurance (a– l)  with their Relevant CPCs
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None,
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
Education
(SUB)SECTOR
CPC CODE		 MARKET ACCESS MARKET ACCESS NATIONAL TREATMENT ELIMINATION
DATE
A. PRIMARY EDUCATION SERVICES

Primary Education Services (CPC 921)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. Inaccordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on theFree Movement of Workers.

2010
B. SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVICES

Secondary Education Services (CPC 922)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on theFree Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. Inaccordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
C. HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES

Higher Education Services (CPC 923)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. Inaccordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Therequirements for non Ugandans may be different in meeting the requiredstandards.  The Process for getting alicense may take up to three years.
  4. Inaccordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
D. ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES

Adult Education (CPC 924)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. Inaccordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. Inaccordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
E. OTHER EDUCATION SERVICES

Other Education Services (CPC 929)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. Inaccordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Subjectto BTVET principles, concepts and the established vocational qualificationframework.  This only covers CommunityPolytechnics, vocational Training Centers and Institutes and TechnicalInstitutions.
  4. Inaccordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
Distribution
(SUB)SECTOR
CPC CODE		 MARKET ACCESS MARKET ACCESS NATIONAL TREATMENT ELIMINATION
DATE
A. COMMISSION AGENTS SERVICES

Commission Agents Services (CPC 621)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
B. WHOLESALE TRADE SERVICES

Wholesale Trade Services (CPC 622)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Non-Ugandans not allowed to trade outside the City, Municipality or Town or in goods not declared in his/her license.
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
C. RETAILING SERVICES

Retailing Services  (CPC 631, 632, 6111, 6113 and 6121)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Non-Ugandans not allowed to trade outside the City, Municipality or Town or in goods not declared in his/her license.
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
D. FRANCHISING

Franchising (CPC 8929)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
Communication
(SUB)SECTOR
CPC CODE		 MARKET ACCESS MARKET ACCESS NATIONAL TREATMENT ELIMINATION
DATE
A. COURIER SERVICES

Courier Services (CPC 7512)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4.  In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
B. TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

Telecommunication Services (CPC 7521 – 843)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Mobile Operators entry is allowed only through acquisition of existing local entities owing to a moratorium on new  licenses for the  next 10 years
  4. In accordance with  the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
C. AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES

Audio Visual Services (CPC 9611 – 9613 and 7524)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with  the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with  the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers

2010
Business
(SUB)SECTOR
CPC CODE		 MARKET ACCESS MARKET ACCESS NATIONAL TREATMENT ELIMINATION
DATE
A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
  • Legal Services (CPC 861)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Law firms are to be partnerships in order to have a legal recognition of their operations since they cannot fall under companies or sole proprietorship. Practitioners trained or coming from Universities/countries that do not practice common law are not recognised.
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers

2015
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Branches not allowed for Legal advice on both HOST and HOME country laws and local member of an international network of professional services firms cannot use the network’s brand name
  4. Automatic recognition of foreign license granted subject to labour market tests and economic needs test

2015
  • Accounting,  Auditing and Bookkeeping Services (CPC 862)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. ACCOUNTING and AUDITING services branches are not allowed and no limit on ownership by foreign nationals but if all foreign at least one must be resident in Uganda. No limit on ownership by non-locally licensed professionals but all partners must be members of approved accountancy bodies.  A local member of an international network of professional services firms cannot use the net work’s brand name.
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  • Taxation Services (CPC 863)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Architectural Services (CPC 8671)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Engineering Services (CPC 8672)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Integrated Engineering Services (CPC 863)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Urban Planning and Landscape Architectural Services (CPC 8674)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Medical and Dental Services (CPC 9312)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Veterinary Services (CPC 932)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Services provided by Midwives, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Para-Medical personnel
  • (CPC 93191)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
B. COMPUTER AND RELATED SERVICES
  • Consultancy Services Related to the Installation of Computer Hardware (CPC 841)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  • Software Implementation Services (CPC 842)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  • Data Processing Services (CPC 843)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  • Data Bases Services (CPC 845 and 849)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
C. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
  • Research and Development Services on Natural Sciences (CPC 851)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2012
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2012
  • Research and Development Services on Social Sciences and Humanities (CPC 852)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2012
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2012
  • Interdisciplinary Research and Development Services (CPC 553)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2012
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2012
D. REAL ESTATE (a – b)
  • Involving Own or Leased Property (CPC 821)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  • On a Fee or Contractual Basis (CPC 822)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. Unbound
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2015
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
E. OTHER BUSINESS SERVICES
  • Advertising Services (CPC 871)      
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Market Research and Public Opinion Polling Services (CPC 864)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Management Consulting Service (CPC 865)     
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Services Related to Manufacturing Consulting (CPC 866 )
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Technical Testing and Analysis Services (CPC 8676)     
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Services Incidental to Manufacturing (CPC 884 and 885)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Related Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (CPC 867)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Maintenance and Repair of Equipment (CPC 633 and  8861-8866)     
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Building-Cleaning Services (CPC 874)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Photographic Services (CPC 875)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Packaging Services  (CPC 876)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Printing, Publishing (CPC 88442)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  • Other (CPC 8790)
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010
  1. None
  2. None
  3. None
  4. In accordance with the Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers.

2010

EXPLANATORY NOTES FOR THE SCHEDULE ON THE PROGRESSIVE LIBERALISATION OF SERVICES
1. (1) means Modes I: the supply of services from the territory of a Partner State into the territory of another Partner State.
2. (2) means Mode II: the supply of services in the territory of a Partner State to service consumers from another partner State.
3. (3) means Mode III: the supply of services by a service supplier of a Partner State, through the commercial presence of the service supplier in the territory of another Partner State.
4. (4) means Mode IV: the supply of the services by a supplier of a Partner State, through the presence of a natural person of a Partner State in the territory of another Partner State.
5. CPC: means the United Nations Central Product Classification Codes for services.
6. None: this means no restriction in market access and national treatment in the sub-sector under consideration.
7. Unbound: this means no commitment to fully liberalise the subsector until the mentioned date when there will be a full commitment or the commitment undertaken does not take effect until the mentioned date.
Schedule on the Free Movement of Workers means the Schedule under the East African Community Common Market (Free Movement of Workers) Regulations.