Application Form(s)
The following forms are necessary when applying for a transfer of hotel licence:-
- Application for Transfer of Licence to Operate (Form VI) – to be completed in duplicate where there is a change in operator or (Form VII) – to be completed when the operator has died.
- Form IB - Requires particulars on the hotel e.g. name of hotel, name of manager, address, total number of bedrooms etc.
- Part 1 Hotel Winter Rates Return (Form X1).
- Part 11 Hotel Summer Rates Return (Form X1).
These forms can all be accessed online at the Ministry of Tourism website.
Supporting Documents
- Investments Board Approval – Applicable to Non-Bahamian entities.
- Bahamas Exchange Control Certificate/Central Bank Approval – Applicable to Non-Bahamian entities.
- In case of Manager(s), Work Permit or Certificate of Permanent Residence if Non-Bahamian; Proof of Citizenship if Bahamian.
- In case of Owner(s), Proof of Nationality.
- Proof of Nationality of Beneficial Owner(s)/Key Principal(s) only.
- Proof of Ownership of Premises, that is, Deed of Conveyance or Lease Agreement (if not previously submitted or if change of ownership (wholly or in part) transpired and new document was not submitted). In addition, if a hotel is company-owned, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Incumbency and Proof of Good Standing of company. Where a Management Company exists, provide Management Agreement.
- Certificate of Registration (new applicant).
- Completed Form XI – (Parts I and II), Hotel Winter/Summer Rates return.
- Current Business Licence or, in the case of first applicant, receipt of payment of Current Business Licence.
- Copy of Contract/agreement for the servicing of fire equipment by a company approved by the Ministry of Works.
- Building Permit (if new property)
Turn-around time
Varies depending on the time of the application.
Deadline
There are no deadlines for this service.
Related Fee(s)
When applying for a transfer of licence, a fee of BS$25 is required if the applicant is not exempt from payment.
For more information please contact
For additional information, please visit the Tourism Today website at http://www.tourismtoday.com
Or
The Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Offices, Family Islands, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
