Bahamas : Farmers Registration

Name of the Organization : Department of Agriculture
Type of Facility : Farmers Registration
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Farmers Registration :

Farmers who are registered with the Department of Agriculture can access government concessions and incentives.

Related : Bahamas Department of Agriculture Land Clearing Assistance : www.statusin.org/6380.html

Eligibility :
Must be a farmer actively involved in agriculture, i.e.
** Crop
** Livestock
** Horticulture
** Bee-keeping

Process:
** Applicant contacts the Department of Agriculture requesting an inspection.
** An Agricultural Officer inspects the farm.
** If approved, the farmer is issued a Registration Certificate.
** The applicant’s contact information is then entered into the Farmers’ Registry.

Note:
Family Island residents should apply to the resident Extension Officers (where applicable) or the Family Island Administrator for this service.

Resident Extension Officers and Contact Information.

Application Form(s) :
There is no application form for this service.

Supporting Documents :
** Copy of the first four pages of applicant’s valid passport.
** A valid Business Licence or Receipt.
** National Insurance Number.
** National Economic Council approval (for non-Bahamians)

Turn-around time :
Application will be processed within 7 to 14 business days.

Deadline :
There are no deadlines associated with this service.

Related Fee(s) :
This service is free of charge.

For more information please contact :
Director
Department of Agriculture
Darville‘s Business Complex
Gladstone and Munnings Roads
P.O. Box N3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-7450/325-7438
Fax. (242) 325-3960
E-mail: minagriculturemarine [AT] bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

FAQs :
What is National Economic Council (“NEC”)?
The National Economic Council, headed by The Prime Minister, is responsible for the executive management of the National Investment Policy and is the decision making body in respect of all commercial projects undertaken by foreign direct investors.

Who is the Director of Investments?
The Director of Investments is Mrs. Joy Jibrilu. The Acting Deputy Director of Investments is Ms. Bianca V. Beneby

How do I establish a business in The Bahamas?
An international investor seeking to do business in The Bahamas should submit to the Bahamas Investment Authority a Project Proposal, along with supporting documents.

Do you have Project Proposal Guidelines?
Yes.

What are the investment areas targeted for Foreign Investors?
a) Touristic resorts
b) Upscale condominium, timeshare and second home development;
c) Marinas;
d) Information / data processing;
e) Assembly industries;

f) High-tech services;
g) Ship registration, repair and other ship services
h) Light manufacturing for export;
i) Agro-industries;

j) Food processing;
k) Mari culture
l) Banking and other financial services;
m) Captive Insurance;

n) Aircraft services;
o) Pharmaceutical manufacture;
p) Offshore medical centres;
q) Wholesale distribution of any product produced locally

Please N.B :
** Investors interested in areas not included in the list should contact the Bahamas Investment Authority;

** Joint Ventures with Bahamian partners are encouraged, with the choice of partner being at the discretion of the investor;
** Investments of less than $500,000.00 will not be considered.