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Overview

Strategic Debt Financing for Inclusive Growth

As part of its commitment to inclusive development, CRDC offers tailored debt financing to businesses, cooperatives, and institutions—helping them scale operations, create jobs, and strengthen productive capacity through medium and large-scale projects that drive regional transformation.

KEY FEATURES OF OUR DEBT FINANCING

  • Long-term and patient capital

  • Competitive interest rates

  • Flexible repayment structures

  • Project-specific structuring

WHO CAN APPLY?

  • Registered companies and cooperatives

  • Public-private ventures

  • Infrastructure developers

  • Entities in key sectors (agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, etc.)

Application Requirements

Existing Business
  1. A formal letter requesting financial support from CRDC.
  2. Board resolution authorizing the company to borrow funds or to invite CRDC to invest in the business.
  3. A comprehensive business plan or feasibility study, including financial forecasts covering the duration of the facility.
  4. A certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
  5. A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
  6. The company’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) and an updated CR12 form.
  7. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority.
  8. The latest filed Annual Return for the company.
  9. Copies of National Identity Cards and TIN certificates for all directors.
  10. Two recent color passport-sized photos for each director.
  11. Brief professional profiles for all shareholders, directors, and key members of the management team.
  12. Company bank statements and/or mobile money transaction records for the past six months.
  13. Audited financial statements for the last three years and current-year management accounts.
  14. Relevant contractor cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BQs), supplier quotations, or proforma invoices.
  15. Details of proposed collateral or security being offered for the loan.
  16. A valid tenancy agreement for leased premises, covering the full duration of the CRDC facility.
  17. Copies of all necessary regulatory approvals and licenses issued by relevant Ugandan authorities.
  18. A written statement confirming that the primary sponsors will contribute at least 33% of the project’s total cost.
Start Up
  1. A formal letter requesting financial support from CRDC.
  2. Board resolution authorizing the company to seek funding or invite CRDC to invest in the business.
  3. A detailed business plan or feasibility study, including projected financials for the duration of the facility.
  4. A copy of the company’s Certificate of Incorporation.
  5. A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
  6. The company’s Tax Identification Certificate (PIN) and a recent CR12 document.
  7. Valid tax clearance certificate for the company issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority.
  8. Copies of National IDs and Tax Identification Numbers (PINs) for all directors.
  9. Two recent color passport-size photographs of each director.
  10. Background profiles for all shareholders, directors, and key management personnel.
  11. Contractor’s cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BQs), quotations, or proforma invoices related to the project.
  12. Details of proposed collateral or security to support the loan.
  13. Copies of applicable licenses and regulatory approvals issued by relevant Ugandan authorities.
  14. Written confirmation that the primary project sponsors will contribute at least 33% of the total project cost.

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