Botswana - Obtain a Trading License-Photo booth-Grade I

ProcedureEdit

Apply In person:

The issuance of Trading License for Photo booth-Grade I shall be issued to the local authority’s offices, which s under the Ministry of Local Development and Rural Development. Local Authorities’ Offices Contact Details.
Applicants are required to collect and complete the trading license application form, obtainable at the Local Authority offices or use this link to download Application Form for Trade License
Applicants will then be required to book an appointment with the health inspector, Physical planners/ Home Economist, and the Fire department, at the District Council office, within the business jurisdiction for a premise visit. The time required by these departments/offices to inspect the premise and issue reports can vary from one day to 1–3 weeks.
If the inspectors/planner is satisfied with the finding will complete the reports and the client will be issued with an original certified copy of the environmental health report, a zoning report from the physical planner, and a fire clearance certificate for the business premises in question.
If any modification or upgrading is required, the Corrective Action and Preventive Action Report (CAPA) report will be issued and the client will be required to rectify the problem.
Upon successful implementation of the CAPA, a follow-up inspection may be conducted by the health inspector/ physical planner/fire inspector to ascertain the effectiveness of the implementation (where applicable).
The applicant will be required to submit certified supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page, in addition to the duly completed application form in all respect to the permit/licensing-issuing unit at the District Council office within the business premises jurisdiction. Any omission of these documents will render the registration process incomplete.
Upon receipt of the application file, the receiving officer will verify if all the necessary information and documentation has been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before registering the application file for assessment and consideration by the Sub-committee and the S&CD Services Committee.
The client will be advised by the license issuing officer to pay the applicable processing fee, at the cash counter and obtain a payment receipt and an acknowledgment letter will serve as proof of submission of the application and for inquiry referencing if the need arises.
The local authority shall notify the applicant, in writing, of its decision within 14 days from the date the decision is made, and where the committee decides not to issue the license, it shall state the reasons in such notice.
If approved, the committee shall within a reasonable timeframe publish a notice in the government gazette for the proposed license to be granted. The notice shall mention the following;
- Specify the name or other particulars of the person or class of person to whom the license is to be granted, state the purpose for the proposed license and indicate the date the such license is proposed to be issued to the successful applicant and,
- Inviting objection to be proposed grant of the license and direct that such objections be lodged in writing within a reasonable timeframe following the date of the notice.
After consideration of any objection that may arise, the committee will issue the license and make it available for withdrawal by the applicant upon presenting their identity document, and approval letter, and after payment of the license fee at the local authority office where the application was lodged.
The applicant is issued the Trade License Annual Fees – Payment Form to complete and make payment for the license.
The license shall be subjected to terms and conditions as the committee deem fit and should be displayed at a conspicuous place in the precincts of the facility.

Required DocumentsEdit

Duly completed and signed:
- Application Form for Trade License
- Trade License Annual Fees – Payment Form
If the applicant is a business, a copy of the certificate of incorporation.
If the applicant is an individual or a partnership, submit a certified registration certificate.
The latest copy of the annual returns form obtained from the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.
Proof of availability of the business premises (either a title deed, or a written lease agreement).
A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang) for owners, shareholders or directors who are citizens.
Certified copy of passport for owners, shareholders or directors who are non-citizens.
The original or certified copy of physical planner's report validating zoning for the plot upon which the activities will occur. Physical planners are employed by the District Council and should be booked by the applicants to validate zoning.
The original or a certified copy of the environmental health report for the business premises in question. The report must be completed by health inspectors employed by the District Council and the applicant must book the health inspector for inspection.
Any other supporting documentation as may be requested by the Authority.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs
(Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry)
Plot 54380
Central Business District (CBD)
Private Bag 00252
Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 3911233
Fax. (+267) 3975239
Ministry Contact Details
Local Authorities (District Councils) Contact Details
Opening hours: 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays

EligibilityEdit

Citizens who are above the age of eighteen (18) years qualify to apply.

FeesEdit

Non-refundable application fees of BWP 100.00
For license fee please consult with the Local Authority Office.

ValidityEdit

The license is valid for one year from the date of issue unless suspended, cancelled, or evoked by the Authority.
Application for renewal for the license should be submitted at least one week before the expiration of the current license.

Documents to UseEdit

Sample DocumentsEdit

Trade Licence Form 2 To be completed and certified (signed/stamped) by the authorized licensing official before issue.

Processing TimeEdit

The time frame for processing the application is five (5) working days.

InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required InformationEdit

PROPOSED BUSINESS

Type of business/license applied for
Location of the proposed business

PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT

For Business names Name and Address Business Name
Registered Name of Company
The trading name of the company is different from
Percentage share of citizen equity holding
Particulars of all shareholders :( Name/Nationality/ Address/ % Share in Equity holding)
Level of Investment (Capital to be invested in the business) (Capital Investment/Assets)
Anticipated number of employee

PARTICULARS OF LAND PREMISSES

Plot No. or Land board Certificate No
Date of Plot Allocation
Is the plot zoned commercial or Industrial?
If the premises are leased, state the name of the owner
Size of premises (sq.m of floor space)
Have your premises been inspected and certified suitable by the Environmental Health Unit of the Council

RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMITS (FOR NON CITIZEN APPLICANTS ONLY)

Date of expiry of Residence permit
Date of Expiry of work permit

APPLICANT DECLARATION

Signature/Date of submission of the application

Need for the DocumentEdit

Individuals or companies must obtain a trade license (Photo Booth Grade-I Trading license) to sell their services in Botswana.

Information which might helpEdit

Trade Amendment Regulation 2016

External LinksEdit

OthersEdit

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