Your office affects productivity, brand and costs. Kampala offers everything from shared desks to large corporate floors.
Options
- Traditional office lease: unfurnished space on a fixed term lease, usually with deposit and service charges.
- Serviced offices: furnished, with reception, internet and cleaning included.
- Coworking spaces: flexible desks, popular with startups and freelancers.
- Virtual offices: a business address and mail handling.
What drives rent
Location (Nakasero, Kololo, Bugolobi and Naguru are premium), building quality, parking, backup power, lifts and security. Some landlords quote in US dollars.
Check before signing
- Total monthly cost: rent, service charge, VAT and utilities
- Lease length, renewal and rent increase terms
- Deposit and refund conditions
- Internet providers available
- Generator and water backup
- Accessibility and parking
Negotiation tips
Ask for a rent free fit out period, cap annual increases and have a lawyer review the lease.
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