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BUSINESS LICENCES REGULATIONS 2012
Business Licences Regulations 2012 Arrangement of Sections
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BUSINESS LICENCES REGULATIONS 2012
Arrangement of Sections
Regulation
1 Short title, commencement .................................................................................... 5
2 Interpretation .......................................................................................................... 5
3 Application for Business Licence .......................................................................... 6
4 Business activities .................................................................................................. 6
5 Issue or refusal of Business Licence ...................................................................... 6
6 Withdrawal of application...................................................................................... 6
7 Duration of Licence ............................................................................................... 7
8 Business Licence Register ..................................................................................... 7
9 Cancellation of Business Licence .......................................................................... 7
10 Appeal to Minister ................................................................................................. 8
11 Time cancellation comes into effect ...................................................................... 8
12 Amendment of Register and Licence ..................................................................... 8
13 Penalties ................................................................................................................. 8
14 Electronic documents ............................................................................................. 9
15 Authority to use on-line services ........................................................................... 9
16 Business Licences Regulations repeal ................................................................... 9
SCHEDULE 1 11
PRESCRIBED FEES 11
SCHEDULE 2 12
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES 12
SCHEDULE 3 13
FORMS 13
Business Licences Regulations 2012 Regulation 1
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BUSINESS LICENCES REGULATIONS 2012
BUSINESS LICENCES ACT 2002
IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 23 of the Business Licences
Act 2002, the Minister with the consent of Cabinet hereby makes the following
regulations -
1 Short title, commencement
(1) These regulations may be cited as the Business Licences Regulations 2012.
(2) These regulations shall come into force on the same date that the Business
Licences (Amendment) Act 2012 comes into force.
2 Interpretation
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires –
“access information” means information assigned for the purpose of
maintaining the integrity of the registry (for example, passwords, access
number, user Ids, and “PINs”);
“Act” means the Business Licences Act 2002 as amended;
“application” means an application for a business licence made under section
7 of the Act and “applicant” shall have a corresponding meaning;
“authorized user” means a person who has log-on access to the registry;
“online service” means a service provided by, or on behalf of, the Registrar
that allows documents to be registered, delivered, sent, or forwarded to the
Registrar by means of the internet.
Regulation 3 Business Licences Regulations 2012
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3 Application for Business Licence
(1) An application for a business licence shall be accompanied with the correct
fee as prescribed in Schedule 1 and be –
(a) made in the form prescribed in Form 1 of Schedule 3 and delivered to
the Registrar in person or by post if submitted by paper; or
(b) submitted to the Registry via an on-line service.
(2) Where an application is rejected by the Registrar, the Registrar shall advise
the applicant in a written communication of the reasons for rejection.
(3) Upon receipt of an application the Registrar shall cause the applicant to be
issued a receipt indicating the date of receipt.
4 Business activities
(1) A business shall only require one business licence for all business activities.
(2) An application shall list the specific business activities to be engaged in from
those listed in Schedule 2 to these regulations.
(3) One application is sufficient to cover all proposed business activities.
(4) In the event business activities change over time, the business person shall
submit an amendment to the Registrar that depicts the then current business
activities.
5 Issue or refusal of Business Licence
(1) Where an application is received pursuant to section 7 of the Act, the
Registrar shall within 3 working days either issue the applicant with a
business licence or advise the applicant in writing of the statutory grounds for
refusing the application.
(2) A business licence issued shall be in the form prescribed in Form 2 of
Schedule 3.
(3) Where an application is rejected on the specific statutory grounds set out in
section 5 of the Act, the application fee shall not be refundable.
6 Withdrawal of application
(1) An application may be withdrawn by written application to the Registrar by
the applicant.
(2) The application fee shall not be refunded where the application is withdrawn.
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7 Duration of Licence
(1) A business licence shall have a perpetual duration so long as the business
licence holder complies with law and a notice of continued business activity is
properly registered.
(2) A notice of continued business activity shall be submitted annually and be –
(a) made in the form prescribed in Form 3 of Schedule 3; and
(b) accompanied with the correct notice of business activity fee as
prescribed in Schedule 1.
(3) Upon receipt of a notice of continued business activity together with the
proper fee, the Registrar shall register the notice and issue the applicant with a
renewed business licence.
8 Business Licence Register
(1) The Registrar shall establish and maintain a Business Licence Register in a
format deemed acceptable to Registrar under section 22 of the Act.
(2) The Business Licence Register shall contain, at a minimum, the following
information –
(a) business name;
(b) licence number;
(c) business activity or activities;
(d) address or address of the place or places of business;
(e) taxpayer identification number;
(f) date of issue;
(g) a history of all filings under the Act related to the business licence; and
(h) such statistical information the Registrar deems appropriate from time
to time to collect, which information shall be held as confidential.
(3) The Business Licence Register shall be available for inspection or copying of
entries by the public at least during normal business hours upon payment of
the fees prescribed in Schedule 1.
(4) Where a business licence is cancelled, the Business Licence Register shall
contain details of the cancellation.
9 Cancellation of Business Licence
Where the Registrar cancels a Business Licence the Registrar –
(a) shall notify the licensee in a written communication of the reason for the
cancellation; and
(b) the notice shall inform the licensee of its right of appeal.
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10 Appeal to Minister
(1) An appeal may be made against a decision made under regulation 3(2), 5(1),
7(3), 9 and 10 and 15(6) and shall be made in writing to the Minister within
14 working days from the date the licensee is given notice of the decision.
(2) The appeal shall set out the grounds of appeal.
(3) The Minister shall, within 28 working days of receiving the appeal, consider
all relevant information made by the licensee and decide the appeal.
(4) The Minister shall within 3 working days of the date of deciding the appeal,
advise the licensee in a written communication of his decision.
11 Time cancellation comes into effect
Where the Registrar cancels a business licence, the cancellation shall not come into
effect until the expiry of the time within which an appeal may be made and, if such
appeal is duly made, then until that appeal has been finally decided.
12 Amendment of Register and Licence
(1) Where the information contained on the business licence or the Business
Licence Register is no longer correct due to a change in circumstances, the
licensee shall within 10 working days file an amendment to the business
licence, which shall be in the form prescribed in Form 4 of Schedule 3.
(2) Where the Registrar receives an amendment under sub-regulation (1) that
indicates the Business Licence Register contains information that is no longer
correct, the Registrar shall amend the Business Licence Register within 7
working days of receiving the notice.
(3) Where the Registrar receives an amendment under sub-regulation (1) that the
Business Licence issued contains information that is no longer correct, the
Registrar shall issue the licensee with an amended business licence upon
application and payment of the fee prescribed in Schedule 1.
(4) Where the Registrar amends the Business Licence Register, the Registrar shall
within 7 working days of the amendment give notice in writing to the
licensee.
13 Penalties
(1) Where a licensee fails to comply with the Act or these Regulations, the
Registrar may impose a penalty as prescribed under the Act.
(2) Where the Registrar imposes a penalty under sub-regulation (1), the Registrar
shall advise the licensee in a written communication.
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14 Electronic documents
(1) Any person, including any legal entity, foreign legal entity or government
agency, may submit documents to the Registrar via an online service in a
manner made available by the Registrar.
(2) If a document is registered, delivered, sent, or forwarded to the Registrar
using an online service —
(a) an email address for communication with the person who registers,
delivers, sends, or forwards the document to the Registrar must be
provided with the document; and
(b) an email address for communication with the business person must be
provided with the document if different from the email address of the
person who registers the document.
15 Authority to use on-line services
(1) Any person, including any legal entity, foreign legal entity or government
agency, may become an authorized user for the purpose of submitting
documents to the Registrar and to arrange for the payment of fees hereunder.
(2) The Registrar may seek documentation or other evidence from any person that
is or seeks to become an authorized user of the on-line services sufficient to
authenticate the identity of such person or entity to the reasonable satisfaction
of the Registrar.
(3) There shall be no fee for becoming an authorized user of the on-line services.
(4) Payments and payment methods for using the on-line service may be made
pursuant to procedures announced from time to time by the Registrar.
(5) In order for an authorized user to have access to make a filing within the
registry, the authorized user shall enter the relevant access information. The
Registrar is not required to verify that the authorized user is entitled to use the
access information entered by the authorized user.
(6) The Registrar may disclose access information only if –
(a) the Registrar is reasonably satisfied that the person to whom the access
information is to be disclosed is entitled to the information; and
(b) the disclosure of the access information is necessary to facilitate the
operation of the registry.
(7) The format provided by the electronic registry shall be used for all documents
submitted via the on-line service.
16 Business Licences Regulations repeal
The Business Licences Regulations 2007 is hereby repealed.
Regulation 16 Business Licences Regulations 2012
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Made in Nuku’alofa on this 18
th
day of December 2012.
Hon. Dr. Viliami Uasike Latu
Minister of Commerce, Tourism and Labour
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SCHEDULE 1
(Regulation 3(1), 7(1)(b), 8(3) & 12(3))
PRESCRIBED FEES
Item
Activity
Fee ($TOP)
Due date
1. Application for Business Licence
submitted via paper
$100.00 Upon submission of
application
2 Application for Business Licence
submitted via on-line services
$50.00 Upon submission of
application
3 Notice of continuation of business
activity submitted via paper
$50.00 Upon filing
4 Notice of continuation of business
activity submitted via on-line services
$25.00 Upon filing
5 Amendment of Business Licence
submitted via paper
$30.00 Upon filing
6 Amendment of Business Licence
submitted via on-line services
$20.00 Upon filing
7 Inspection of physical Business
Licence Register maintained at the
Ministry
$10.00 Prior to inspection
8 Copies from the physical Business
Licence Register maintained at the
Ministry
$1.00 per page Upon providing
copies
9 Inspecting an online electronic
database that contains the Business
Licence Register
No Charge
10 Certification of a Business Licence
Register record
$100 Upon providing
certification
11 Late fee for filing required amendment
to business licence
$100 Upon filing of
amendment
12 Late fee for filing Notice of continued
business activity
$50 Upon filing of Notice
13 Reinstatement fee after cancellation of
business licence
$100 Upon reinstatement
14 Cancellation of business licence by
licensee
No Charge Upon filing
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SCHEDULE 2
(Regulation 4(2))
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
1. Service
2. Professional Service
3. Manufacturing/ Processing
4. Agriculture
5. Fisheries
6. Entertainment/catering
7. Financial Institutions
8. Retail
9. Distribution (including import, wholesaling and delivery)
10. Liquor Sales
11. Therapeutic Goods Sales
12. Flammable Goods Sales
13. Transportation (non-taxi)
14. Taxi Services
15. Recycling Services
16. Telecommunication
17. Construction
18. Information Technology
19. Tourism
20. Other (please specify)
21. Export and import
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SCHEDULE 3
FORMS
Form 1 | Application for business licence
Section 7, Business Licences Act 2002
Note
If there is insufficient space on the form to supply the information required, attach a
separate sheet containing the information set out in the prescribed format.
The information on this form must be either typewritten or printed legibly in BLOCK
letters.
1 Business Name
2 Details of owners
Provide the true name and business address of each person or entity that has an
ownership or other control interest in the business to be transacted under the business
name. If the owner(s) is a natural person, you must provide their true legal name and
other pertinent information. If the owner(s) is an entity registered with the Registrar,
you must provide the exact registered name and the registration number. If the
owner(s) is a partnership or unregistered organization, you must provide the true legal
name and address of each partner and managing person.
Owners that are natural persons
For office use only
Document number
Full legal name:
Business address:
Postal address:
Email address:
Nationality:
Gender:
Date of Birth:
Full legal name:
Business address:
Postal address:
Email address:
Nationality:
Gender:
Date of Birth:
Place barcode here
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Owners that are registered entities in the Kingdom of Tonga
Email addresses are optional, but by providing an email address you will later be
able to use the online filing services.
If there are more than four natural persons or registered entities that are owners
please attach a separate sheet containing the information set out in the prescribed
format. All names should be in BLOCK letter format.
3 Beneficial owners
Are any owners acting on behalf of third parties?
Yes No
If “Yes” is checked than attach a separate sheet to this application that explains the
relationship between the owner(s) listed on this application and the third party.
4 Business name ownership structure
Indicate the ownership structure of the business name registrant as one of the following:
Natural person (individual)
Partnership
Incorporated company
Any other incorporated entity
Exact registered entity name:
Registration number:
Email address
Exact registered entity name:
Registration number:
Email address:
Exact registered entity name:
Registration number:
Email address:
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Other
Instructions for Item 4
If a business name is owned by two or more individuals it is likely the ownership
structure is a partnership.
If a business name is owned by two or more registered entities it is likely the ownership
structure is a partnership.
If a business name is owned by both a natural person and a registered entity, it is likely
the ownership structure is a partnership.
If a business name is owned by a single incorporate company then that entity type is the
owner.
5 Ownership Composition
Majority male owned
Majority female owned
Equally male and female owned
Publicly traded entity that does not track gender
6 Addresses
Principal place of business
This is the primary address at which
business is conducted. It must be a
specific street/location. A PO Box
is not allowed.
Additional places where
business is conducted
Island Group:
Island Group:
Island Group:
Island Group:
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If there are more than three additional locations at which business will be conducted
please attach a separate sheet containing the information set out in the prescribed format.
All addresses should be in BLOCK letter format.
Postal address (if different)
Postal address to which
communications from
the Registrar may be sent.
Email address
This is the address to which
communications from the Registrar
will be sent. An email will be required
in order to use the on-line filings services.
7 Business Activity
The following are the proposed principal activity (ies) of the proposed business (check
all that apply):
8 Sector Specific requirements
If you are engaged in certain business activities you may be required to obtain other
governmental approvals, permits or satisfactory inspection results. The following is a
list of business activities that are currently subject to this requirement. By submitting
this application for business licence you certify under penalty of law that all such
governmental approvals, permits or satisfactory inspection results have been obtained
or will be obtained prior to commencing business.
1 Liquor Sales Liquor Licence from Ministry of Police
2 Fish & Marine Product Related
Businesses
Fishing Licence from Fisheries
3 Restaurant & Food Related
Businesses
Health Certificate
4 Distribution Health Certificate
5 Technical Trades & Profession Qualification documents or practicing
certificates specific to each trade or
profession.
Email address:
Postal address:
Island Group:
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6 Financial Institution Letter of approval from the National Reserve
Bank of Tonga
7 Electrical Services Letter of approval from Tonga Electric
Power Board (TEPB)
8 Construction Services Letter of approval from the Ministry of
Infrastructure
9 Taxi Services Vehicle Registration Certificate
10 Therapeutic Goods Outlets Letter of approval from the Ministry of
Health
11 Flammable Goods Outlets Letter of approval from the Fire Department
12 Services involving the use of Gases Letter of approval from the Department of
Environment
13 Businesses involving Agricultural
Products/Plants
Letter of approval from the Ministry of
Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
14 Recycling Operators Letter of approval from the Waste Authority
9 Notice to Foreign Investors Only
Where the business is a foreign investment business under the Foreign Investment Act
2002, a Foreign Investment Certificate is REQUIRED before issuance of a Business
Licence.
10 Signed by authorised person(s)
I/We declare the above information is true and complete and that I/We are eligible to
hold a business licence under the Act. I/We understand that if it is subsequently
discovered that any statement contained herewith is false or misleading, or that relevant
information has been withheld, or that I/We are not qualified to hold a business licence,
my/our application may be disqualified or, if a Business Licence has been issued, it
may be revoked, and that I/We may be subject to prosecution for making a false
declaration.
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
/ /
/ /
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Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
11 Lodged by
Other contact details:
12 Checklist
The following must accompany this form:
If there are additional owners that are not able to fit on this form then their names
must appear on an attached sheet.
If there are beneficial owners then their names must appear on an attached sheet.
The prescribed fee of TOP$100 (plus 15% Consumption Tax) - Please make
cheques payable to ‘Registrar of Business Licences’.
Please deliver documents to: Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour
Name:
Address:
Email (optional):
Telephone:
/ /
/ /
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FORM 2
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, TOURISM & LABOUR
BUSINESS LICENCE
[Insert Business Name]
[Insert business licence number]
This is to certify that [insert business name] was issued a business licence under section 9
of the Business Licences Act on the [insert date of registration].
Address of Principal Place
of Business:
[insert address]
Business Activity for
which Licence is issued:
[insert list of activities]
[insert official stamp]
Registrar of Business Licences
Dated at Nuku’alofa this [insert date] day of [insert month, year]
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Form 3 | Business licence notice of continued activity
Section 10, Business Licences Act
Note
If there is insufficient space on the form to supply the information required,
attach a separate sheet containing the information set out in the prescribed
format.
The information on this form must be either typewritten or printed legibly
in BLOCK letters.
1 Name of business Business licence
registration number
2 Taxpayer Identification number
3 Ownership structure:
No Change
Pursuant to section 13 of the Business Licences Act a business licence is not transferable. If
there has been a change in the ownership structure of a licensee you must obtain a new business
licence.
4 Business Activities (refer to Schedule 2):
No Change
If there are changes to the business activities from those approved on the existing business
licence, provide details below. Please note that certain new activities require approvals from
other governmental agencies. All such approvals must be obtained for any additional activities
listed here. The following are the current activity (ies) of the business (check all that apply):
For office use only
Document number
Place barcode here
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5 Sector Specific requirements
If you are engaged in certain business activities you may be required to obtain other
governmental approvals, permits or satisfactory inspection results. The following is a
list of businesses that are currently subject to this requirement. By submitting this
business licence annual notice you certify under penalty of law that all such
governmental approvals, permits or satisfactory inspection results have been obtained
or will be obtained prior to commencing business for any of these activities.
1 Liquor Sales Liquor Licence from Ministry of Police
2 Fish & Marine Product Related
Businesses
Fishing Licence from Fisheries
3 Restaurant & Food Related Businesses Health Certificate
4 Distribution Health Certificate
5 Technical Trades & Profession Qualification documents or practicing
certificates specific to each trade or
profession.
6 Financial Institution Letter of approval from the National
Reserve Bank of Tonga
7 Electrical Services Letter of approval from Tonga Electric
Power Board (TDPB)
8 Construction Services Letter of approval from the Ministry of
Infrastructure
9 Taxi Services Vehicle Registration Certificate
10 Therapeutic Goods Outlets Letter of approval from the Ministry of
Health
11 Flammable Goods Outlets Letter of approval from the Fire
Department
12 Services involving the use of Gases Letter of approval from the Department of
Environment
13 Businesses involving Agricultural
Products/Plants
Letter of approval from the Ministry of
Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
14 Recycling Operators Letter of approval from the Waste
Authority
6 Addresses
No Change
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If there are changes to the addresses related to the business from those listed on the existing
business licence, provide details below.
Principal place of business
This is the primary address at which
business is conducted. It must be a
specific street/location. A PO Box
is not allowed.
Additional places where
business is conducted
If there are more than three
additional locations at which
business will be conducted
please attach a separate sheet
containing the information
set out in the prescribed
format.
All addresses should be in
BLOCK letter format
Postal address (if different)
Postal address to which
communications from
the Registrar may be sent.
Email address
This is the address to which
communications from the Registrar
will be sent. An email is required in
order to use the on-line filing services.
7 Notice to Foreign Investors Only
Where the business is a foreign investment business under the Foreign Investment Act,
a Foreign Investment Certificate is REQUIRED before issuance of a Business Licence.
8 Signed by authorised person(s)
I/We declare the above information is true and complete and that I/We are eligible to
hold a business licence under the Act. I/We understand that if it is subsequently
Island Group:
Email address:
Island Group:
Postal address:
Island Group:
Island Group:
Island Group:
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discovered that any statement contained herewith is false or misleading, or that relevant
information has been withheld, or that I/We are not qualified to hold a business licence,
my/our application may be disqualified or, if a Business Licence has been issued, it
may be revoked, and that I/We may be subject to prosecution for making a false
declaration.
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
9 Lodged by
Other contact details:
10 Checklist
The following must accompany this form:
Name:
Address:
Email (optional):
Telephone:
/ /
/ /
/ /
/ /
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The prescribed fee of TOP$50 (plus 15% Consumption Tax) - Please make cheques payable to ‘Registrar
of Business Licences’.
Please deliver documents to: Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour
Business Licences Regulations 2012 SCHEDULE 3
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Form 4 | Business licence amendment
Section 14, Business Licences Act
Note
If there is insufficient space on the form to supply the information required,
attach a separate sheet containing the information set out in the prescribed format.
The information on this form must be either typewritten or printed legibly in
BLOCK letters.
1 Name of business Business licence
registration number
2 OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE:
No Change
Pursuant to section 13 of the Business Licence Act a business licence is not transferable. If there
has been a change in the ownership structure of a licensee you must obtain a new business
licence.
3 BUSINESS ACTIVITIES (refer to Schedule 2):
No Change
If there are changes to the business activities from those approved on the existing business
licence, provide details below. Please note that certain new activities require approvals from
other governmental agencies. All such approvals must be obtained for any additional activities
listed here. The following are the current activity(ies) of the business (check all that apply):
4 Sector Specific requirements
If you are engaged in certain business activities you may be required to obtain other
governmental approvals, permits or satisfactory inspection results. The following is a
For office use only
Document number
Place barcode here
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list of business activities that are currently subject to this requirement. By submitting
this business licence annual notice you certify under penalty of law that all such
governmental approvals, permits or satisfactory inspection results have been obtained
or will be obtained prior to commencing business for any of these activities.
1 Liquor Sales Liquor Licence from Ministry of Police
2 Fish & Marine Product Related
Businesses
Fishing Licence from Fisheries
3 Restaurant & Food Related
Businesses
Health Certificate
4 Distribution Health Certificate
5 Technical Trades & Profession Qualification documents or practicing certificates
specific to each trade or profession.
6 Financial Institution Letter of approval from the National Reserve Bank
of Tonga
7 Electrical Services Letter of approval from Tonga Electric Power
Board (TDPB)
8 Construction Services Letter of approval from the Ministry of
Infrastructure
9 Taxi Services Vehicle Registration Certificate
10 Therapeutic Goods Outlets Letter of approval from the Ministry of Health
11 Flammable Goods Outlets Letter of approval from the Fire Department
12 Services involving the use of
Gases
Letter of approval from the Department of
Environment
13 Businesses involving
Agricultural Products/Plants
Letter of approval from the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries & Forestry
14 Recycling Operators Letter of approval from the Waste Authority
5 Addresses
No Change
If there are changes to the addresses related to the business from those listed on the existing
business licence, provide details below.
Principal place of business
This is the primary address at which
business is conducted. It must be a
specific street/location. A PO Box
is not allowed.
Additional places where
business is conducted
Island Group:
Island Group:
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If there are more than three
additional locations at which
business will be conducted
please attach a separate sheet
containing the information
set out in the prescribes
format.
All addresses should be in
BLOCK letter format.
Postal address (if different)
Postal address to which
communications from
the Registrar may be sent.
Email address
This is the address to which
communications from the Registrar
will be sent. An email is required in
order to use the on-line filings services.
6 Notice to Foreign Investors Only
Where the business is a foreign investment business under the Foreign Investment Act,
a Foreign Investment Certificate is REQUIRED before issuance of a Business Licence.
7 Signed by authorised person(s)
I/We declare the above information is true and complete and that I/We are eligible to
hold a business licence under the Act. I/We understand that if it is subsequently
discovered that any statement contained herewith is false or misleading, or that relevant
information has been withheld, or that I/We are not qualified to hold a business licence,
my/our application may be disqualified or, if a Business Licence has been issued, it
Email address:
Postal address:
Island Group:
Island Group:
Island Group:
Island Group:
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may be revoked, and that I/We may be subject to prosecution for making a false
declaration.
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
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Other contact details:
9 Checklist
The following must accompany this form:
The prescribed fee of TOP$30 (plus 15% Consumption Tax) - Please make cheques payable to ‘Registrar
of Business Licences’.
Please deliver documents to: Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour
Name:
Address:
Email (optional):
Telephone:
/ /
/ /
/ /
/ /
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Form 5 | Application for cancellation of business licence
Section 11, Business Licence Act
Note
If there is insufficient space on the form to supply the information required,
attach a separate sheet
containing the information set out in the prescribed format.
The information on this form must be either typewritten or printed legibly
in BLOCK letters.
1 Name of business Business licence
registration number
2 Date of cessation of business
3 Signed by authorised person(s)
I/We declare the above information is true and complete. By signing this Application I/We
request that the Registrar cancel the business licence for this business. I/We understand that if it
is subsequently discovered that any statement contained herewith is false or misleading, or that
relevant information has been withheld, that I/We may be subject to prosecution.
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
For office use only
Document number
/ /
/ /
/ /
Place barcode here
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Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
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Other contact details:
*Note : There is no fee for filing of cancellation of a Business Licence
Please deliver documents to: Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour
Name:
Address:
Email (optional):
Telephone:
/ /
/ /
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Form 6 | Application for reinstatement of business licence
Section 11, Business Licence Act
Note
If there is insufficient space on the form to supply the information
required, attach a separate sheet containing the information set out
in the prescribed format.
The information on this form must be either typewritten or printed
legibly in BLOCK letters.
1 Name of business Business licence
registration number
2 Grounds for reinstatement
The business licence for the aforementioned business was cancelled by the Registrar
due to failure by the licence holder to comply with the Act. The applicant hereby
affirms that the noncompliance has been corrected.
If the cancellation was due to a failure to file the annual notice of business activity,
the past due notice of business activity must be submitted with this Application,
together with back due filing fees and penalties.
If the cancellation was due to some other noncompliance with the Act the Registrar
may request additional information sufficient to determine if grounds for
reinstatement exist.
3 Signed by authorised person(s)
I/We declare the above information is true and complete. By signing this Application
I/We request that the Registrar reinstate the business licence for this business. I/We
understand that if it is subsequently discovered that any statement contained herewith is
false or misleading, or that relevant information has been withheld, that I/We may be
subject to prosecution.
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
For office use only
Document number
/ /
Place barcode here
SCHEDULE 3 Business Licences Regulations 2012
Page 32 to
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
Name: Signature:
……………………………………………………………………….
(Please give first name(s) followed by surname in BLOCK letters)
Designation: Owner or Authorised person Date:
4 Lodged by
Other contact details:
5 Checklist
The following must accompany this form:
The prescribed fee of TOP$100 (plus 15% Consumption Tax) - Please make cheques payable to
‘Registrar of Business Licences’.
Please deliver documents to: Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour
Name:
Address:
Email (optional):
Telephone:
/ /
/ /
/ /
