1. To reinstate a business licence, you will need to file an application for reinstatement of business licence with the Business Registry Office.
2. A download link for the reinstatement form is provided under 'Documents to Use' section.
3. Download and complete the form. The form may be filled out by the owner or by an authorized person.
4. Submit the completed form to the Registry Office.
5. Pay the application fee.

• Completed Application for Reinstatement - FORM 6
• If the cancellation was due to a failure to file the annual notice of business activity, the past due notice of business activity must also be submitted together with back due filing fees and penalties.
• If the cancellation was due to some other noncompliance with the Business Licence Act 2002, the Registrar may request additional information sufficient to determine if grounds for reinstatement exist.

Ministry of Commerce, Consumer, Trade, Innovation & Labour
Latai Estate, Fatafehi Road, Fasimoeafi
Nuku'alofa,TONGA
Phone: +676 23688 or +676 24836
Fax: +676 23887
Email: registrar@mctl.gov.to

• Owner of the business
• Authorized person

Reinstatement fee after cancellation of business licence: $100

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Application for reinstatement of business licence - Form 6

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• Name of business
• Business licence registration no.
• Grounds for reinstatement
• Name of applicant and designation

After a business licence was cancelled by the Registry & Intellectual Property Office due the failure of the business to comply with the rules stated under the Business License Act. The owner of the business or an authorized person will need to apply for reinstatement of licence. Approval of application will affirm that the non-compliance has been corrected.

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• Business Registries Office
• Business Licence Act 2002

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