The heavily-debated new Business Licence Act is finally here, with the Ministry of Finance sending out a reminder that registration forms for businesses can now be obtained online.

“The Ministry of Finance advises the public that the new Business Licence Act 2010 took effect on January 1, 2011,” said a statement sent to Guardian Business yesterday. “All businesses operating within The Bahamas must register under this new act by March 31st, 2011.

“Applications must be made at the business licence offices in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco and Exuma, or at the office of the island administrator in all other islands. All required forms are available at the afo ...

Click here to download the form and click here to go to the Ministry of Finance's original webpage

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