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Department of Inland RevenueBusiness Licence DivisionGuide for Requirements for Business LicenceNature of BusinessGovernment Ministry/ Department or OtherRegulatory Agency RequirementPhone ContactType of Approval, Permit, Licence,Certificate or Letter of ApprovalFrequency of Prior ApprovalRenewalAccountants (certified professionals)Bahamas Institute of Chartered AccountantsAccounting Services*Requirements For A Regular BusinessAircraft Maintenance ServicesDept. Civil Aviation - Flight Standard Inspectorate326-0339Department of Civil Aviation326-0339AirlinesDepartment of Civil Aviation326-0339Letter of ApprovalSchedule Air LicenceAnnualAnnualArawak Cay (Down Home Fish Fry) VendorsDepartment of Lands and Surveys502-1200Lease Agreement/ Payment ConfirmationAnnualMinistry of Agriculture & Marine l Architects Board326-3114302-3850LicenceAnnualAutomobile Rentals – Cars/ Golf Carts/Trucks/ ScootersRoad Traffic DepartmentFranchise Fee PaymentAnnualAnnualAir CharterAutomobile Repairs – Body/ Electrical/ EngineBakeryBank & Trust CompaniesCertification/Licence to PracticeAnnualUpon ApplicationLicenceCharter PermitAnnualAnnualMinistry of Public Works/ Building Control322-4831Garage LicenceDepartment of Environmental Health Services*Requirements For A Regular Business322-8037Letter of ApprovalDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8037Certificate of SanitationRegistrar General’s Department322-3316Cert. of Incorporation/ Registration FeeUpon Application/ AnnualCentral Bank of The Bahamas302-2600Bank Licence/ Bank & Trust FeeUpon Application/ AnnualBarbershop*Requirements For A Regular BusinessBeach VendorMinistry of TourismBeauty Salon326-6619AnnualUpon ApplicationAnnualUpon Application302-2000Property Owner*Requirements For A Regular Business/QualificationsLetter ApprovalAnnualLetter ApprovalAnnualCertificate/ Diploma/ DegreeUpon ApplicationBed and Breakfast (Except Hotels)Ministry of Tourism302-2000Letter of Approval/ LicenceAnnualBoat RentalsPort Authority326-7354Boat ents For A Regular BusinessBus Services – Jitneys/ Omni/ Private ScheduleRoad Traffic Department325-3323Letter of Approval/ Franchise Fee1 of 8Upon Application/ Annual
Nature of BusinessGovernment Ministry/ Department or OtherRegulatory Agency RequirementPhone ContactCatering*Requirements For A Regular BusinessCollection (Debt) AgenciesSecurities CommissionComputer Systems - Web Page Design/ Repairs/Systems TechnologyCorporate Service Providers*Requirements For A Regular BusinessCouriers and Express Delivery ServicesCustoms BrokersDisc Jockey (DJ)*Requirements For A Regular BusinessDry Cleaners/Laundromats*Requirements For A Regular BusinessBahamas Electricity Corporation302-1000Professional Engineers Board328-3574Electrical ContractorsEngineers (All Areas)Type of Approval, Permit, Licence,Certificate or Letter of ApprovalFrequency of Prior ApprovalRenewal397-9100Licence / Fee Payment ConfirmationUpon Application/ AnnualSecurities Commission397-4100Licence / Fee Payment ConfirmationUpon Application/ AnnualMinistry of Transport/ Post Office Department322-3025Letter of ApprovalCustoms Department326-4401Brokerage LicenceUpon ApplicationAnnualReferencesUpon ApplicationElectrical LicenceUpon ApplicationAnnualLicenceEvents Planning*Requirements For A Regular BusinessFarmer’s Market (Golden Gates/ Blue Hill Road)Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources325-7502Approval LetterAnnualFarmingMinistry of Agriculture & Marine Resources325-7502PermitAnnualFinancial Services ProvidersSecurities Commission397-9100Licence / Fee Payment ConfirmationFireworks/ Fireworks DisplayMinistry of Public Works322-4830PermitAnnualFishing - Commercial (Boats 20ft and over )Ministry of National SecurityMinistry of Agriculture & Marine Resources356-6792397-7400PermitFishing PermitAnnualAnnual(Boats under 20ft. no permit required)Port Authority326-7354Boat Registration/ LicenceAnnualFlorist*Requirements For A Regular Business2 of 8Upon Application / Annual
Nature of BusinessGovernment Ministry/ Department or OtherRegulatory Agency RequirementPhone ContactType of Approval, Permit, Licence,Certificate or Letter of ApprovalFrequency of Prior ApprovalRenewalFood VendorDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8048Certificate of SanitationAnnualRoyal Bahamas Police Force/ Licencing Section322-1647Vendors PermitAnnualForeign BusinessesThe Bahamas Investment Authority327-5826 - 8Letter of ApprovalUpon ApplicationMinistry of Finance327-1530 – 7Letter of ApprovalUpon ApplicationFuneral Homes*Requirements For A Regular BusinessGame Room Operations – Arcade Games/ PoolMinistry of Tourism302-2000ApprovalGaming Operations – Lotteries, Web ShopsGaming BoardDepartment of Environment Health Services397-9200322-8048LicenceCertificate of ApprovalAnnualAnnualMinistry of Public Works/ Building ControlRoyal Bahamas Police Force-Operation & Uniform322-4831Inspection -Explosive and Volatile SubstanceFuel Storage PermitAnnualAnnualGuard Dog OperationMinistry of Agriculture & Marine ResourcesMinistry of National Security325-7505356-6793Approval/ Inspection - VeterinaryLicenceAnnualAnnualGuest HousesHeavy Equipment OperatorMinistry of TourismMinistry of Public Works302-2000322-4831Letter of Approval/ LicenceLetter of ApprovalAnnualAnnualHome Based – “BY TELEPHONE ORDER ONLY”*Requirement For A Regular BusinessHotelsInsurance Brokers/AgentsMinistry of TourismInsurance Commission302-2000328-1068Hotel LicenceLicenceAnnualAnnualInsurance Companies - InsurersInsurance Commission328-1068AnnualGarbage Collections ServicesGas StationUpon ApplicationUpon Application“POINT OF CONATCT ONLY”Insurance Commission328-1068Licence3% Gross Premium Fee Payment For FourQuarters Of Prior Financial YearInvestment Funds - Dealers/AdministratorsSecurities Commission356-6291Licence / Fee Payment ConfirmationUpon Application / AnnualJanitorialDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8048Certificate of Sanitation / ApprovalAnnualJet Ski OperatorsPort Authority*Requirements For A Regular Business326-7354LicenceAnnualJewellery StoresNature of BusinessJustice Of The PeaceLandscaping CompaniesGovernment Ministry/ Department or OtherRegulatory Agency RequirementPhone ContactAttorney General OfficeAttorney General Office*Requirements For A Regular Business502-0400502-04003 of 8Type of Approval, Permit, Licence,Certificate or Letter of ApprovalLicence to practiceNotary Public LicenceAnnualFrequency of Prior ApprovalRenewalUpon ApplicationAnnual
Land SurveyorsLawyersDepartment of Lands & Surveys322-2328LicenceChief Justice322-7624Law Bar CertificateBahamas Bar Association/ Bar Council393-3222/ 3AnnualUpon ApplicationCertificate Good StandingAnnualAnnualAttorney General Office502-0400Notary Public LicenceLimousine ServicesRoad Traffic Department325-3323Franchise Letter of Approval/ PaymentUpon Application / AnnualLiquefied Petroleum Gas (L P Gas)Ministry of Works/ Building ControlRoyal Bahamas Police Force/ Operation & UniformOffice*Requirements For A Regular Business302-9511Licence - Explosive & Volatile SubstanceAnnualFuel Storage Permit (volatile substance)AnnualRoyal Bahamas Police Force/ Licencing SectionDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-1647322-8048Letter of ApprovalCertification of SanitationAnnualAnnualLivery Car ServiceRoad Traffic DepartmentPort Authority325-3323326-7354Franchise Letter of ApprovalBoat RegistrationMail BoatsMinistry of Transport322-4830Letter of ApprovalAnnualDept. of Environmental Health Services322-8048Certificate of SanitationAnnual322-8048Certificate of SanitationAnnualLiquor Stores – Retail/WholesaleManufacturer of Bottled Water*Requirements For Regular BusinessDept. of Environmental Health ServicesManufacturing Business*Requirements For Regular BusinessMarinasDepartment of Lands & SurveyUpon Application502-1200Port DepartmentMassage ParlorMedical ProfessionalsUpon ApplicationAnnual322-8832/ 322-1596Lease AgreementUpon Application / AnnualMarina LicenceAnnual*Requirements For A Regular BusinessHospital & Health Care Facilities Licensing Board326-0536Licence or payment receiptAnnualMinistry of Health/Health Council502-4700Licence to practiceAnnualAnnualNail Salon*Requirements For A Regular BusinessMontague Beach VendorsMinistry of Agriculture & Marine Resources325-7502Approval LetterMovies/ Motion Picture TheatresMinistry of National SecurityRegistrar General’s Department356-6792322-3316Approval/ LicenceCertificate of IncorporationAnnualUpon Applicationcultural institutions, cultural organizationsRegistrar General’s DepartmentAttorney General/ Minister of Legal Affairs322-3316502-0400Certificate of Good StandingLicence CertificateAnnualUpon ApplicationNon-Resident CompaniesThe Central Bank of The Bahamas302-2600Exchange Control Letter “DesignationUpon ApplicationMinistry of Education/ Dept. of Education322-8140Letter of ApprovalAnnualNon-Profit Entities-ecclesiastical, charitable,Nursery - Day Care Facilities/ Pre-SchoolsDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8048Certificate of SanitationAnnualNursery - PlantsMinistry of Agriculture & Marine Resources325-7502Approval / PermitAnnualNursingNursing Council326-6566Registration/ Letter Of Good Standing4 of 8Upon Application/ Annual
Nature of BusinessGovernment Ministry/ Department or OtherRegulatory Agency RequirementPhone ContactType of Approval, Permit, Licence,Certificate or Letter of ApprovalFrequency of Prior ApprovalRenewalUpon ApplicationUpon ApplicationMinistry of Public Works/ Property Owner322-4831Royal Bahamas Police Force322-1647Letter of Approval – event/ locationApproval - sale of alcoholic drinks/ music &danceDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8048Approval – sale of food items*Requirements For Regular BusinessRoyal Bahamas Police Force (Commissioner ofPolice)325-7601Letter of ApprovalDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8048Letter of ApprovalAnnual502-4700/ 326-0566Pharmaceutical LicenceAnnual326 – 0566Registration CertificateAnnualDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8048Certificate of SanitationAnnualPlays (Theatrical)Ministry of National Security356-6792Approval/ LicencePhotographic Services*Requirements For Regular BusinessPorter’s Cay Dock VendorsMinistry of Agriculture & Marine Resources325-7502Letter of Approval/ LeaseAnnualMinistry of Transport – Post Office Department322-4830Letter of ApprovalAnnualAnnualOccasional LicenceParty Supplies RentalPawnbrokers (Second-Hand Dealers)Pest ControlBahamas Medical CouncilPharmacyPostal ServiceBahamas Pharmacy CouncilDepartment of Civil Aviation377-7281Letter of Approval/Schedule Air LicencePlumbersMinistry of Public Works322-4831Plumbers Licence / Journeyman’s LicenceReal Estate Activities – Appraiser, Broker,Developer, SalesmanBahamas Real Estate Association325-4942LicenceReal Property Rentals*Requirements For Regular Business5 of 8Upon ApplicationUpon ApplicationUpon ApplicationAnnual
Restaurants*Requirements For Regular BusinessDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8048Royal Bahamas Police Force/ Licencing SectionRestaurant And BarCertificate of SanitationAnnualLetter of ApprovalAnnualAnnual*Requirements For Regular BusinessDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8048Certificate of SanitationRoyal Bahamas Police Force/ Licencing Section322-1647Letter of ApprovalAnnualResidential Care Establishments (Homes for theelderly)Ministry of Labour & Social Development323-7815Registration CertificateLicence CertificateRoad BuildersMinistry of Public Works322-4831Letter of PermitScrap Metal DealersRoyal Bahamas Police Force ( Commissioner of Police)325-7601Letter of ApprovalAnnualMinistry of Environment322-6005Letter of ApprovalAnnualNature of BusinessSeafood VendorsGovernment Ministry/ Department or OtherRegulatory Agency RequirementPhone ContactType of Approval, Permit, Licence,Certificate or Letter of ApprovalBi-AnnualBi-AnnualUpon ApplicationFrequency of Prior ApprovalRenewalMinistry of Agriculture & Marine Resources325-7502Letter of ApprovalAnnualRoyal Bahamas Police Force322-1647Vendor’s PermitAnnualSeptic Tank Collection ServicesMinistry of National SecurityDepartment of Environmental Health Services356-6792322-8048LicenceLetter of ApprovalAnnualAnnualSpa Health*Requirements For A Regular Business323-3230ApprovalSecurity (Guards/ Investigators) ServicesStevedore ServicesPort DepartmentStraw VendorsTattoo ParlorStraw Market AuthorityTaxi ServiceRoad Traffic Department325-3323Franchise Approval LetterTelecommunications Services/ ProvidersUtilities Regulations & Competition Authority322-4437Approval/LicenceTelecommunication ResellersBTC, Cable Bah., etc .Timeshare PropertiesLetter of Approval/Stall*Requirements For A Regular Business DevelopersFranchise Payment/ AgreementInvestment Board/Office of The Prime Minister356-5956Letter of ApprovalLetter of ApprovalLetter of Approval325-3323Letter of Approval/ Franchise PaymentLetter of Approval Marketing ManagementTire Repair Shop*Requirements For A Regular BusinessTours- Buses/ Cars / Company/Road Traffic DepartmentInternational Association Travel AgentsTravel AgenciesAnnual6 of 8Upon ApplicationAnnualAnnual/ Upon ApplicationUpon ApplicationUpon ApplicationAnnualUpon Application/ AnnualAnnual
Trucking ServicesMinistry of Public Works322-4831PermitAnnualVeterinarian / ServicesMinistry of Agriculture & Marine Resources325-7502ApprovalAnnualVendors (General) - Private PropertyProperty OwnerRoyal Bahamas Police ForceDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-1647322-8048Letter of ApprovalVendors PermitLetter of ApprovalNature of BusinessVendors (General) - Public PropertyGovernment Ministry/ Department or OtherRegulatory Agency RequirementPhone ContactMinistry of Public WorksRoyal Bahamas Police ForceType of Approval, Permit, Licence,Certificate or Letter of ApprovalUpon ApplicationAnnualAnnualFrequency of Prior ApprovalRenewal322-4831322-1647Letter of ApprovalVendors PermitAnnualAnnualLetter of ApprovalAnnualDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8048Water Sports-Boating, Banana Boat, Jet Ski,Parasailing (Motorized/ Non-Motorized)Port Authority326-7354RegistrationAnnualWeldersMinistry of Public Works322-4831Letter of ApprovalAnnualBahamas National Trust393-1317ApprovalAnnualMinistry of Agriculture & Marine Resources325-7502Approval. Animals/Marine LifeAnnualDepartment of Environmental Health Services322-8048Certificate of SanitationAnnualZooBUSINESS LICENCE ACT, 2010 (this Act came into force on the 1st day of January, 2011)Section 3(6): Where an application is made in respect of a regulated business, the application shall be accompanied by a grant of approval in writing (or a licence) made under the other law regulating that business.7 of 8
*REQUIREMENTSFOR A REGULAR BUSINESSPROOF OF BAHAMIAN CITIZENSHIP (copy of valid passport)FOREIGN PERSONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL/ THE BAHAMAS INVESTMENT AUTHORITYWebsite: www.bahamas.gov.bs/biaA COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION (with proof that the company is 100% beneficially Bahamian owned) AND/ OR A CURRENT ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT RECEIPTNATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD (NIB) REGISTRATION NUMBER AND CURRENT LETTER OF GOOD STANDING (for the business), PERSONAL NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD CARD FOR THEAPPLICANTWebsite: www.nib-bahamas.comLEASE OR RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE BUSINESS LOCATION OR PROOF OF OWNERSHIP (copy of conveyance) ALONG WITH APPROVALS FROM:Department of Physical Planning (zoning)Ministry of Works/ Building Control (inspection)Department of Environmental Health Services (sanitation)Royal Bahamas Police Force/ Licencing Section (if alcoholicbeverages are being sold and/ or music and dancing)IF HOME BASED BUSINESS, A LETTER OF APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL PLANNINGProof of payment of Real Property Tax in respect of property or premises on which a business of the applicant is located and the applicant is the owner of such property or premises.FOR NON-REGULATED BUSINESS, (includes a calling, vocation, occupation, trade, manufacture or undertaking of any kind, an adventure or concern in thenature of trade) REFERENCES AND/ OR CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, DEGREE8 of 8
Phone Contact Type of Approval, Permit, Licence, Certificate or Letter of Approval Frequency of Prior Approval Renewal Accountants (certified professionals) Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants 326-6619 Certification/Licence to Practice Annual Accounting Services *Requirements For A Regular Business Upon Application
