Acquisition of Business Operating Permit

Who can Apply?

Any individual or registered entity/organization wishing to operate a business within the district.

How to Apply

1. pay for the form/certificate at the Revenue Office at the main office.

• present the payment slip/GCR to the Budget and Rating Officer for the filling of the form.

Requirements

1. Must have registered with the Registrar General’s Department and have been issued with Certificate to commence Business.
2. Registration and permit(s) from Government Agencies/Recognized Association(s) as may be applicable.

Processing Procedure

1. An inspection team made up of members from Budget and Rating Department, Environmental and Public Health Unit and Works Department inspect the premises of the applicant with 5 business days of submission of application.
2. The team makes appropriate recommendations to the District Budget Analyst within 2 business days from the day of the inspection.
3. Upon recommendation by the inspection team, permit is issued after five (5) working days of submission of application at approved fee.
4. Business Operating Permit is valid for one (1) year and subject to renewal.

Please Note:

• Fee charged depends on the Business type, size and location.

Fees are subject to change and regulated by Fee Fixing Resolution adopted by the General Assembly annually.

• The process for acquiring license/permit for some category of businesses may differ from what has been provided above.