PRELIMINARY PROCESSING

Before the License Agreement can be prepared the following is required:

• An Inspection Request is forwarded to the Building and Development Services Department to determine the following:
  1. Building zoning compliance
  2. Business zoning compliance
  3. Adequacy and design of space requirements for intended use

• If zoning and layout requirements are met, the Building and Development Services Department will confirm its approval. If not met, code deficiencies may be corrected or suitable alternative premises may be submitted for approval.
• Once premises are approved, a letter to Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited to secure telephone services is prepared for the applicant.

PREPARATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT

• A formal License Agreement is then issued to the applicant and/or attorney of record requiring execution and return within 21 days for execution by Company Officers.
• After execution by Company Officers, the original document is forwarded to the applicant with a letter addressed to the Controller of Customs supporting the issuance of a Customs Bond.

PERMANENT RESIDENTS

1. MARRIED TO A BAHAMIAN CITIZEN
Permanent Residents married to Bahamian Citizens are regarded as Bahamian Citizens for licensing purposes. Accompanying their Application should be a copy of the Permanent Residency Certificate, Marriage Certificate and any other documentation that confirms the spouse is a Bahamian Citizen.

2. PERMANENT RESIDENTS
Permanent Residents not married to Bahamian Citizens may be considered for a license reserved for 100% Bahamian ownership only where the business will employ a substantial ratio of Bahamian Personnel. A copy of the Permanent Residency Certificate should accompany the application.

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