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Uganda Local Content Survival Guide

The rules that decide who wins work in Uganda's oil & gas supply chain — in one honest, plain-English guide.

  • NSD registration — what it is, why it's free, why it's mandatory
  • The 16 ring-fenced categories reserved for Ugandan companies
  • The 48% JV rule for foreign entrants — and the anti-fronting red lines
  • The buyer-check sequence operators and EPC contractors actually run
  • 7 common failures that disqualify suppliers — and a 10-question self-check

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Figures such as ring-fenced category counts and JV shareholding thresholds are commonly cited industry references — always confirm current requirements with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda before bidding. Afuelo is a private platform and is not affiliated with PAU; NSD registration is free at nsd.pau.go.ug.