Uganda - Franchising Uganda - Franchising
The laws relevant to franchising in Uganda include the Contract Act, the 2012 Companies Act, the 1998 Land Act, the 1991 Investment Code Act, the 2014 Industrial Property Act, the 2013 Geographical Indications Act, the 2010 Trademarks Act, the 2009 Trade Secrets Protection Act, and the 2006 Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act. Franchises tend to be in the fast food, hospitality, heavy equipment, and consumer goods sectors.
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