Bhutan Application for Cancellation of Industry License : citizenservices.gov.bt

Organisation : Department of Industry
Facility Name : Application for Cancellation of Industry License
Country : Bhutan
Website : https://www.citizenservices.gov.bt/g2cportal/serviceDetails

How To Apply For Cancellation of Industry License in Bhutan?

If a licensee intends to close down business, he/she must cancel the business license officially. This is to avoid any complication in future to avail any other license due to non-clearance of any dues of the government. Service is available online from www.citizenservices.gov.bt. Applicant can either apply application for cancellation online; OR avail this service from the nearest/concerned Regional Offices Industry, Commerce and Employment (ROICE)

Related / Similar Facility : Bhutan Ownership Change in License

Pre-Requisite:
** Keep the following scanned documents ready prior to online application for cancellation of industry license:
** Valid Tax Clearance Certificate for cancellation of industry license issued by the concerned Regional Revenue & Customs Office.

Steps To Apply:
** Visit www.citizenservices.gov.bt and go to Business Services and log in using your user ID and password. Under Online Business Services, click on Sl.# 9 Application for Cancellation of License.
** Enter the license number of that particular license for cancellation. License details will be displayed by the system.
** Attach Tax Clearance Certificate for cancellation of license. In case of partnership business, attach an application requesting for cancellation of license signed by all the partners.
** Click on the Undertaking button -I agree with terms and conditions. Click on the SUBMIT button.
** An application ID will be generated, and the applicant also receives it in SMS with directives regarding concern ROICE for follow up.
** Applicant can track application status by using application ID from www.citizenservices.gov.bt
** Concern ROICE will verify and approve/reject the application and notify the same to the applicant through SMS.

Eligibility of Cancellation of Industry License

A citizen issued with an industrial license by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment.

Fees For Cancellation of Industry License

NO fee is applicable to cancel the license. However, applicant should pay any government dues tied with a particular license to be canceled.

Turn Around Time of Cancellation of Industry License

** The standard service delivery time for cancellation of an industry license is one working day.
** TAT will account FROM the day applicant/ROICE apply application for cancellation of license TO approval of the same.
** Provided the online system is stable, all required document is submitted online on the same day.

Accessibility:
The online service is accessible to applicants with disabilities also. However, ROICE and any individual can assist them to apply online for a cancellation of license, if they are not able to.

Feedback Mechanism:
Applicant can provide their comments, suggestions, or complaints to concern Regional Office Industry, Commerce and Employment in Thimphu, Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkhar, Mongar,Trongsa.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA):
Their website, [IBLS], has a section on “Cancellation of License/ Certificate” under “Change of License/ Certificate”. It might have relevant information or contact details. You can also try contacting them at support@moea.gov.bt for clarification on the application process.

Integrated Business Licensing Service (IBLS):
This is the government department responsible for business licenses in Bhutan. While online cancellation might not be available, IBLS might be able to guide you through the cancellation procedure. Their website ([IBLS]) might have downloadable forms or relevant information.