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UPRS Tariff Lookup and Calculator
Search the 2025 UPRS tariff review by tariff code or business category, then calculate an indicative annual licence fee from the structured tariff data.
Step 1
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Step 2
Enter the assessment details
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Use the unit requested by the tariff, such as seats, square metres, capacity, revenue, phone lines, or events.
Indicative only
UPRS may apply CPI adjustment, VAT, reductions, exceptions, or double tariff treatment for unlicensed use.
Tariff record
Tariff S: Shops, stores, showrooms, offices, banks, gyms and similar premises
- Scope
- Background music in shops, stores, showrooms, offices, banks, gyms and similar premises.
- Calculation basis
- Shop space in which music is audible and employees to whom music is audible.
- Rates
- First 100 sq m: UGX 27,000 per 10 sq m; 100-200 sq m: UGX 13,500 per 10 sq m; Above 200 sq m: UGX 12,150 per 20 sq m; Shopping complexes: UGX 30,866 per 25 sq m
- Minimum fee
- UGX 270,000
- Reductions
- Open 4 days: 20%; 3 days: 40%; 2 days: 60%; 1 day: 80%. No reduction for 5 or 6 days. Rates are subject to annual CPI adjustment by reference to the Official Consumer Price Index published by UBOS.
- VAT note
- VAT is payable in addition to the licence fee at the relevant statutory rate. UPRS should provide a tax invoice.
- Exceptions
- Cafes, tearooms and restaurants attached to shops use tariffs E or H. Fashion shows and special occasions are separately charged. Performances or communications not covered by an advance UPRS licence may be assessed at double the tariff.