Tonga - Obtain Business Licence

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Procedure

1. To apply for a business licence you will need to complete the Application Form. A link is provided under "Documents to Use" section which you can use to download the form. Note: Application must be signed by the owner or authorized person(s)
2. Submit the completed form together with all other required documents to the Registrar.
3. Pay the prescribed application fee of T$100 (15% CT to be included).

Online Application

You may also register online but first you will need a Business Registries account. To know more you may check this link - How to use Online Services.

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Required Documents

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1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Commerce Tourism & Labour
Latai Estate, Fatafehi Road, Fasimoeafi
Nuku'alofa,TONGA
Tel: +676 23 688, Fax: +676 23 887
Email: [email protected]

Eligibility

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Fees

Application Fee: T$100 (15% CT to be included).

Other Fees:

• Application for Business Licence submitted via paper : $100.00
• Application for Business Licence submitted via on-line services : $50.00
• Notice of continuation of business activity submitted via paper : $50.00
• Notice of continuation of business activity submitted via on-line services : $25.00
• Amendment of Business Licence submitted via paper : $30.00
• Amendment of Business Licence submitted via on-line services : $20.00
• Inspection of physical Business Licence Register maintained at the Ministry : $10.00
• Copies from the physical Business Licence Register maintained at the Ministry : $1.00 per page
• Inspecting an online electronic database that contains the Business Licence Register : No Charge
• Certification of a Business Licence Register record : $100
• Late fee for filing required amendment to business licence : $100
• Late fee for filing Notice of continued business activity : $50
• Reinstatement fee after cancellation of business licence : $100
• Cancellation of business licence by licensee : No Charge

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Business Licence - Forms

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Related Videos

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Business Name: Must determine what name to use on the business licence. If one decides to use any other name other than their own name then they are required to register that name under the Registration of Business Name Act 2013.
• Details of the Owner(s): Must 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. :
  • NATURAL PERSON : If the owner(s) is a natural person, you must provide their true legal name and other pertinent information.
  • REGISTERED ENTITIES : 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.
• Beneficial Owner: Must show his/her name (surname first), and full residential address
• Ownership Structure: Must identify business ownership structure
• Ownership Composition: Must identify the ownership composition of the business whether it is owned by majority male, female or equally owned by both.
• Addresses:
  • PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS : Must provide the primary address at which business is conducted. It must be a specific street/location. A PO Box is not allowed.
  • ADDITIONAL PLACES OF BUSINESS: Must list down all additional locations at which business will be conducted.
• Business Activity: Must identify the proposed activity or activities of the business.
• 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. By submitting the 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.
• Foreign Investor: NOTICE: If applicant is a foreign investor then a Foreign Investment Certificate is required before the issuance of a business licence.

Need for the Document

This procedure provides you information on how you can obtain a business licence in Tonga.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Business Registries Office

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