Bahamas - Change Business Name on Business License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application form to the Business License Offices.
2. The Applicant can get the application form from any Business Licensing Office or online.
3. Visit the following link for Contact Details Contact Link.
4. The Applicant can download the form from the following Link
5. Complete the application form with all details.
6. The Applicant must check the box on the form that says "change in location." The form can be returned to a Treasury Office or a Family Island Administrator if there are no Business License Offices.
7. 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 Offices.
8. The Application is processed within seven working days after all document requirements are completed and the name is approved. The applicant will be contacted by the BLU office to advise them that they can collect their license.
9. The license fee is paid when the applicant collects the license.

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Required Documents

• Application Form
• Valid Business License
• Valid ID, Driver’s License, Passport
• Letter of authorization for Third Parties/Appointed Representatives, where a Third Party is used, such as an accountant or lawyer authorising them to conduct business on their behalf

Office Locations & Contacts

Business Licence - Valuation Unit
Ground Floor Charlotte House
North Charlotte & Shirley Streets
P O Box 3017Nassau, N.P.,
The Bahamas
[email protected]
[email protected]
Phone:(242) 325-2233/325-1171/325-2126
Fax: (242) 328-8003
Contact Link
Family Island Administrator Contact Link

Eligibility

Existing Business Owner:

• Partnership
• Privately Trading companies
• Publicly Trading companies
• Limited Liability Partnerships
• Limited Liability Company
• Sole-  Proprietorships
• Home Based Businesses

Fees

The processing fee is BS$10.

Validity

There are no deadlines for this service.

Documents to Use

Application Form:
Form Link

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Processing Time

Within seven working days of receiving an application form and any supporting documents, it is processed.

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Required Information

• Type of Application
• Business Entity Type
• Trade details
• Contact details
• Address of Operation
• List of Partners
• Product description
• Financial Information

Need for the Document

It is required to apply for the Business Licence Office when there is a change of business name that appears on the Business License.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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