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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;==Procedure==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Apply In-Person&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
#The Applicant has to submit an application to the Business License - Valuation Unit. Visit the following link for Address Details [https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/gov/government/contacts/agencies/government%20departments/business%20licence%20-%20valuation%20unit/!ut/p/b1/vZJJjqMwFEDPUgegMDMsAYchhHn2BhEyMYWQOAnh9J20elFqqao2XW2vLD37Sc-fRGRGomN5q_clrodj2b3OiC8YoNuyzIq2zgEemLG3kj3BoEWNewL554DLgu_up2Rm5JQCB_sO5bBo9zfDMrXwcc48a1mNlT9RWjAtoEvc-KqfR8koo5RVuxYQAs5YXE03S51NcGzC62yPBzQ7ib_1x75TlNbqTmgaz_q4Pmi3nItXmKX05SUpI3UTaLkIkHjQF-rpCkM0EUzmH_My1Yp7O1yT3Y5h7gzR1_AgCnStw0Z2NFoSOgmqhkat0NVYF54BEBHA9u1PB_DJkr_tsCRRve7f71X_Dt5pCXAiJTI8LQCR5sikyfkJXsz7YuEUyxjr_WW6CMYk86Z15dep02mPmnPOKsPYe3qp7C99gqTGczNl3Vc4SGmG2V1ntZ2v21YIKa3EY9q3GxzQcL8FGt6FSM-xW8wm7YB53fG7s4t9uu4SuZqsemtndWqiOtgtlKmS-LYtQxzUk0-kbWdIeapqOLKz5jQ04wC3pmVA69TlS7HwU4GVoLXvkiHkWTvO_A3SQsKEWaQRsFvojTUd6aHxsIs2020815voTly5c-E-RwN9Vc216G-A1_T9Br74lvwJCB9eiBIATArIQUj5QAw4MiIzwBZh8ziZczsHzexPdpTfL41ighaAEK5DJ-6caIMcu8UuaOJHFNnAAdgO42FynMjbJEGsyJDHCRz_Frp0JD2FKsVbMQdCnf5poc654rOREHkyRwOg_nch9VNC3bV99ZU0Ul5JGcOQ-RUjAvZ_C_l_LnSMod-Spz6-rbhbaBLlhy2__QJr2MI8/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/  Link].&lt;br /&gt;
#The Applicant can download the Form from the following  [https://forms.bahamas.gov.bs/documents/BUSLIC_affirmation.pdf Form Link].&lt;br /&gt;
#Complete the application form with all details.&lt;br /&gt;
#After filling in all the details submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to the Business License – Valuation Unit.&lt;br /&gt;
#The Process time depends on the duration of the investigation.&lt;br /&gt;
#Once approved, the applicant will be informed through the proper communication channel.&lt;br /&gt;
#The applicant should then visit the office to collect the permit.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Required Documents==&lt;br /&gt;
*Application Form&lt;br /&gt;
*The property assessment number&lt;br /&gt;
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==Office Locations &amp;amp; Contacts==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Business Licence - Valuation Unit&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Finance, Ministry of&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Ground Floor Charlotte House&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
North Charlotte &amp;amp; Shirley Streets&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
P O Box 3017&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Phone:(242) 325-2233/325-1171/325-2126&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Fax:(242) 328-8003&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Contact Address Details &lt;br /&gt;
[https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/gov/government/contacts/agencies/government%20departments/business%20licence%20-%20valuation%20unit/!ut/p/b1/vZJJjqMwFEDPUgegMDMsAYchhHn2BhEyMYWQOAnh9J20elFqqao2XW2vLD37Sc-fRGRGomN5q_clrodj2b3OiC8YoNuyzIq2zgEemLG3kj3BoEWNewL554DLgu_up2Rm5JQCB_sO5bBo9zfDMrXwcc48a1mNlT9RWjAtoEvc-KqfR8koo5RVuxYQAs5YXE03S51NcGzC62yPBzQ7ib_1x75TlNbqTmgaz_q4Pmi3nItXmKX05SUpI3UTaLkIkHjQF-rpCkM0EUzmH_My1Yp7O1yT3Y5h7gzR1_AgCnStw0Z2NFoSOgmqhkat0NVYF54BEBHA9u1PB_DJkr_tsCRRve7f71X_Dt5pCXAiJTI8LQCR5sikyfkJXsz7YuEUyxjr_WW6CMYk86Z15dep02mPmnPOKsPYe3qp7C99gqTGczNl3Vc4SGmG2V1ntZ2v21YIKa3EY9q3GxzQcL8FGt6FSM-xW8wm7YB53fG7s4t9uu4SuZqsemtndWqiOtgtlKmS-LYtQxzUk0-kbWdIeapqOLKz5jQ04wC3pmVA69TlS7HwU4GVoLXvkiHkWTvO_A3SQsKEWaQRsFvojTUd6aHxsIs2020815voTly5c-E-RwN9Vc216G-A1_T9Br74lvwJCB9eiBIATArIQUj5QAw4MiIzwBZh8ziZczsHzexPdpTfL41ighaAEK5DJ-6caIMcu8UuaOJHFNnAAdgO42FynMjbJEGsyJDHCRz_Frp0JD2FKsVbMQdCnf5poc654rOREHkyRwOg_nch9VNC3bV99ZU0Ul5JGcOQ-RUjAvZ_C_l_LnSMod-Spz6-rbhbaBLlhy2__QJr2MI8/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/  Link]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Eligibility==&lt;br /&gt;
This exemption is for individuals who own and occupy their property (as their primary residence).&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fees==&lt;br /&gt;
No processing fee for this service.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Validity==&lt;br /&gt;
 Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.&lt;br /&gt;
 e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever&lt;br /&gt;
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==Documents to Use==&lt;br /&gt;
Application  [https://forms.bahamas.gov.bs/documents/BUSLIC_affirmation.pdf Form Link]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Sample Documents==&lt;br /&gt;
 Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Processing Time==&lt;br /&gt;
 Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Related Videos==&lt;br /&gt;
 Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.&lt;br /&gt;
 Attach videos using the following tag &amp;lt;&amp;amp;video type=&amp;#039;website&amp;#039;&amp;gt;video ID|width|height&amp;lt;&amp;amp;/video&amp;amp;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 from external websites.&lt;br /&gt;
 Please remove the &amp;#039;&amp;amp;&amp;#039; inside the tags during implementation.&lt;br /&gt;
 Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,&lt;br /&gt;
 sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube&lt;br /&gt;
 width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.&lt;br /&gt;
 e.g In the following url &amp;#039;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M&amp;#039; Video ID is &amp;#039;Y0US7oR_t3M&amp;#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Instructions==&lt;br /&gt;
 Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.&lt;br /&gt;
 e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Required Information==&lt;br /&gt;
*Name of the Owner&lt;br /&gt;
*Residence Address&lt;br /&gt;
*Registered Account No.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Need for the Document==&lt;br /&gt;
By effectively renting their dwelling to themselves, the owner-occupier avoids paying tax on the imputed rent they would be paying to themselves.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Information which might help==&lt;br /&gt;
Please follow this link for useful information: [https://inlandrevenue.finance.gov.bs/real-property-tax/faqs-rpt/ Link]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==&lt;br /&gt;
 Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.&lt;br /&gt;
 e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.&lt;br /&gt;
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==External Links==&lt;br /&gt;
 Place some external links which might help.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Others==&lt;br /&gt;
 More information which might help people.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Bahamas]]&lt;br /&gt;
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