Bahamas : Processing Plant Licence

Name of the Organization : Department of Marine Resources
Type of Facility : Processing Plant Licence
Country : Bahamas

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

Processing Plant Licence :

This licence authorizes the processing of seafood on a land-based processing facility. Refer to “The Seafood Processing and Inspection Regulations, 2002” for more details.

Related : Bahamas Marine Mammal Transport Permit : www.statusin.org/6406.html

Eligibility :
Persons who wish to engage in the processing, wholesale distribution, and export of seafood.

Process :
For a New licence:
1. Complete and submit relevant application form.
2. Submit pre-requisite documentation.
3. Undergo inspection by the Department of Marine Resources.
4. Pay relevant fee upon approval.

For a Renewal licence:
The applicant must indicate and submit any revised documentation if there have been changes to their previously submitted documentation or to the layout of their facility.

For the Family Islands, this service is completed through the Department of Marine Resources in the Family Islands. The applications will be processed and approved at the Department of Marine Resources in New Providence.

Application Form(s) :
Application for A Licence to Operate a Factory Vessel, Holding Station or Processing Plant.

Supporting Documents :
** Completed Application Form.
** Valid Business Licence.
** Certificate of Incorporation.
** Certificate of Sanitation.
** Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure Document.
** Flow Chart (specify products).
** Scaled drawing of the plant layout.
** Water Distribution Map.
** Pest Control Map.
** Valid Health Certificate.

Turn-around time :
Five working days, once application and pre-requisite documents are complete, and the facility meets the documented standards.

Deadline :
The licence is valid for one fiscal year beginning on January 1st and expiring on December 31st. The Licence must be renewed annually.

Related Fee(s) : BS$300.00

For more information please contact :
Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas

Tel: (242) 393-1777
Fax: (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries [AT] bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information

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.