What is a power of attorney in Uganda?
In brief
A power of attorney lets your chosen attorney do the acts you specify, from operating a bank account to selling land. A general power gives broad authority; a special power is limited to a defined purpose. To be relied on — especially for land — it is registered with the registrar of documents and may attract stamp duty. It can be revoked in writing, and ends on the donor's death.
A little more detail
Only give a power of attorney to someone you trust completely, and keep the powers as narrow as the task requires.
What to do next
See the power-of-attorney checklist and the general power-of-attorney template.
The law
- Registration of Documents Act, Cap. 81 (2023 Revision).
- Stamp Duty Act, Cap. 339 (2023 Revision).
Quick guide · Powers of attorney & documents.
Actively maintained.
Last reviewed 9 June 2026; next review due 9 June 2027.
This resource is a practitioner orientation and general information, not legal advice, and does not create an advocate–client relationship. It is AI-generated. Ugandan law changes and chapter and section numbers were revised in the 2023 Laws of Uganda. Verify every statute, rule, form, fee and authority against the current primary source — and the specific facts of your matter — before relying on it.