Kampala City, Uganda: The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has struck off 37,702 companies from the national register after they failed to apply for restoration following their removal for non-compliance with annual filing requirements.
In a public notice issued on June 18, 2026, the Ugandan Registrar of Companies said the affected entities had previously been struck off the register under Section 130(6) of the Companies Act after failing to file annual returns for a period of five years.
According to the notice, the affected companies were initially removed from the register through notices published on July 20, August 14, and August 30, 2023.
URSB said companies that wished to remain operational were given a 12-month window to apply for restoration to the register. However, 37,702 companies failed to take advantage of the restoration period and have now been formally deregistered.
The development marks one of the largest corporate compliance enforcement exercises undertaken by the Bureau in recent years and is expected to significantly clean up Uganda’s business register.
Business experts say annual returns are a critical legal requirement that enables the Registrar to maintain accurate information on company ownership, directors, shareholders and operational status.
Failure to file annual returns is often viewed as an indication that a company is dormant, inactive or no longer conducting business.
The deregistration means affected entities cease to exist as legally recognized companies unless they successfully pursue restoration through the legal mechanisms provided under Uganda’s company laws.
The move is also expected to improve the accuracy and credibility of Uganda’s corporate registry by removing inactive entities that may distort official business statistics and records.
See the list of deregistered companies below
URSB has in recent years intensified efforts to promote corporate compliance, improve governance standards, and strengthen transparency within Uganda’s business environment.
The Bureau has repeatedly urged company directors and business owners to regularly file annual returns, update company records, and comply with statutory obligations to avoid penalties, sanctions or removal from the register.
Companies and stakeholders seeking details of the affected entities have been advised to access the full list through URSB’s official platforms or visit the Bureau’s offices across the country.
The latest enforcement action comes as URSB continues implementing reforms aimed at modernising business registration, strengthening regulatory compliance, and enhancing investor confidence in Uganda’s formal business sector.
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