Gambia - Obtain License for Private Security Companies

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Procedure

To operate a private security company the applicant has to contact the Ministry of Interior in Gambia. Following link takes you to the website where you will be able to contact the respective officials : Ministry of Interior

Also, make sure the documents that are listed udner Required Documents section are with you.

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Required Documents

1. Article and Memorandum of Association.
2. Income tax certificate.
3. Business registration certificate.
4. Social Security Certificate.
5. Name of the company.
6. Number of staff to start with
7. Nationality (Gambian ID/ Card or Aliens ID/ Card.
8. Sample of uniform to be used
9. Cliental (prospective clientele).
10. Source of income.
11. Certificate of character.
12. National Education levy fund if the turn over is half a million and and above
13. Payroll (Expatriate tax for non Gambian residents, employees/ shareholders.

Office Locations & Contacts

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Eligibility

1. There should be sufficient fund to start and run the company..
2. At least 50% of shareholders should be Gambians.

Fees

Fifty Thousand Dalasis (D50, 000) annual license fees.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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