TASLAF’s Annual NGO Legal & Regulatory Compliance Symposium 2025

Theme

"Legal Readiness and Strategic Resilience: Future-Proofing NGOs in Uganda's Evolving Civic Space."

When: 25 – 26 September 2025
Where: Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala
Time: 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Duration: 2-day event

About the Symposium

The Annual NGO Legal, Policy and Regulatory Compliance Symposium is organised by TASLAF Advocates, a specialist law firm providing tax and legal services to the NGO sector.

The event is a platform for participants to share knowledge and practical insights on Uganda's legal and regulatory framework for NGOs while strengthening capacity for compliance and sustainability. Its core objective is to guide NGOs in meeting their legal, regulatory and tax obligations in a constantly changing environment, while fostering collaboration with regulators to create an enabling environment for effective operations.

Overview

Uganda's NGO sector is navigating a period of unprecedented change, marked by donor funding cuts, heightened regulatory requirements, and the fast-approaching 2026 general elections. These developments demand proactive compliance strategies, resilient governance, and innovative approaches to sustainability.

The 2025 symposium equips NGOs with practical tools and strategies to anticipate and respond to these challenges, ensuring operational readiness and long-term resilience.

Key Topics

Impact of donor funding cuts & sustainability strategies
Navigating the 2026 elections and political landscape
The regulatory roadmap: preparing for Uganda's evolving NGO sector
Tax compliance and financial management in NGOs
Employment law compliance vs. organisational sustainability
The role & future of local philanthropy in Uganda
Board room resilience: empowering NGO boards for strategic impact
Strategic partnerships & collaboration frameworks, among others

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the symposium, participants will be able to:

Understand the impact of donor funding cuts and identify practical alternative financing models.
Navigate Uganda's political landscape and the 2026 elections with compliance and risk-mitigation strategies.
Strengthen governance and operational systems for greater efficiency.
Champion ethical practices and uphold good governance standards.
Build long-term organisational resilience and sustainability.
Apply legal frameworks and best practices for effective partnerships and collaborations.
Network and forge collaborations with peers, regulators and partners.
Advocate effectively for progressive policy and legal reforms.
Harness innovation and technology to maximise impact.

Mode of Delivery

A participatory and interactive approach: expert presentations and case studies, regulatory Q&A panels, guest speakers and breakout sessions. The event concludes with a networking cocktail on the final day.

Who Should Attend

Representatives of international, foreign, regional and local NGOs, charities and other CSOs — Directors, CEOs, Executive Directors, Board Committees, Country Managers, Heads of Finance and Programs, HR, Admin, Compliance and Audit staff, Grant and Program Managers, Tax Managers, among others
Board members & trustees
NGO networks & coalitions
Development partners and donor agencies

Registration Fees

Early Bird — USD 150 per person (valid till 7 September 2025)
Late registration — USD 170 per person

Contact

Shadiya Uzama — Head, Legal & Regulatory Compliance · suzama@taslafadvocates.com · +256 701 810 050

Stella Mudenge — Practice Manager · practicemanager@taslafadvocates.com · +256 703 942 215

Partners & Sponsors

Baker Tilly.

Download the full symposium brochure below for the complete programme details.

Prepared by TASLAF Advocates — NGO & Social Enterprise Practice.