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==Procedure==
'''Apply In person:'''
#The issuance of a Trading License to operate a Catering Business shall be issued by the local authority’s offices, which is under the Ministry of Local Development and Rural Development. [https://www.gov.bw/node/260 Local Authorities’ Offices Contact Details].
#Applicants are required to collect and complete the trading license application form obtainable at the Local Authority offices. or directly download it using this [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Trade%20application%20form.pdf Trading license Application Form]
#Applicants will then be required to book an appointment with the health inspector, Physical planners/ Home Economist, and the Fire department, at the District Council office, within the business jurisdiction for a premise visit. The time required by these departments/offices to inspect the premise and issue reports can vary from one day to 1–3 weeks.
#If the inspectors/planner is satisfied with the finding will complete the reports and the client will be issued with an original certified copy of the environmental health report, a zoning report from the physical planner, and a fire clearance certificate for the business premises in question.
#If any modification or upgrading is required, the Corrective Action and Preventive Action Report (CAPA) report will be issued and the client will be required to rectify the problem.
#Upon successful implementation of the CAPA, a follow-up inspection may be conducted by the health inspector/ physical planner/fire inspector to ascertain the effectiveness of the implementation (where applicable).
#The applicant will be required to submit certified supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page, in addition to the duly completed application form in all respect to the permit/licensing-issuing unit at the District Council office within the business premises jurisdiction. Any omission of these documents will render the registration process incomplete.
#Upon receipt of the application file, the receiving officer will verify if all the necessary information and documentation has been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before registering the application file for assessment and consideration by the Sub-committee and the S&CD Services Committee.
#The client will be advised by the license issuing officer to pay the applicable processing fee, at the cash counter and obtain a payment receipt and an acknowledgment letter will serve as proof of submission of the application and for inquiry referencing if the need arises.
#The local authority shall notify the applicant, in writing, of its decision within 14 days from the date the decision is made, and where the committee decides not to issue the license, it shall state the reasons in such notice.
#If approved, the committee shall within a reasonable timeframe publish a notice in the government gazette for the proposed license to be granted. The notice shall mention the following;
#*Specify the name or other particulars of the person or class of person to whom the license is to be granted, state the purpose for the proposed license and indicate the date the such license is proposed to be issued to the successful applicant and,
#*Inviting objection to be proposed grant of the license and direct that such objections be lodged in writing within a reasonable timeframe following the date of the notice.
#After consideration of any objection that may arise, the committee will issue the license and make it available for withdrawal by the applicant upon presenting their identity document, and approval letter, and after payment of the license fee at the local authority office where the application was lodged.
#The applicant is issued the [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Trade%20license%20annual%20fees-%20Payment%20form.pdf Trade License Annual Fees – Payment Form] to complete and make payment for the license.
#The license shall be subjected to terms and conditions as the committee deem fit and should be displayed at a conspicuous place in the precincts of the facility.
 
==Required Documents==
*Duly completed and signed:
**[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Trade%20application%20form.pdf Application Form for Trade License]
**[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Trade%20license%20annual%20fees-%20Payment%20form.pdf Trade License Annual Fees – Payment Form]
*A sketch or diagram of the facility showing the arrangements and measurements of the rooms including the location of separate toilets for males and females, hand washing facilities, doors, and windows.
*A sketch or diagrams of the outdoor and indoor play area and placement of the equipment indicating if the area is fenced and child friendly as per prescribed standards
*A schedule of proposed age-appropriate daily activities for children.
*provide working day contact details
*Evidence of compliance with the local authority requirement for any non-public water supply or sewage disposal system.
*Land use permit
*Staff documents (identity documents, qualification certificates, food handlers test, etc.)
*Business proposal
*Food menu
*List of medical equipment
*A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang) for owners, shareholders, or directors.
*The original or certified copy of the physical planner's report validating zoning for the plot upon which the activities will occur.
*Health inspector’s report certifying that the premises comply with public and environmental health standards.
*Fire clearance certificate/report certifying that the premises comply with the fire prevention act.
*Any other supporting documentation as may be requested by the Authority.
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs''' 
(Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry) 
Plot 54380 
Central Business District (CBD) 
Private Bag 00252 
Gaborone 
Tel. (+267) 3911233 
Fax. (+267) 3975239 
[https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-investment-trade-and-industry Ministry Contact Details] 
[https://www.gov.bw/node/260 Local Authorities (District Councils) Contact Details] 
Opening hours: 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays 
 
==Eligibility==
*Citizens who are above the age of eighteen (18) years qualify to apply.
 
 
==Fees==
*Non-refundable application fees of BWP 100.
*For license fee please consult with the Local Authority Office.
 
 
==Validity==
* The license is valid for one year from the date of issue unless suspended, cancelled, or evoked by the Authority.
*Application for renewal for the license should be submitted at least one week before the expiration of the current license.

 
==Documents to Use==
*[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Trade%20application%20form.pdf Application Form for Trade License]
*[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Trade%20license%20annual%20fees-%20Payment%20form.pdf Trade License Annual Fees – Payment Form]
 
 
==Sample Documents==
*[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Trade%20Application%20form%20%282%29.pdf Trade Licence Form 2] To be completed and certified (signed/stamped) by the authorized licensing official before issue. 
 
==Processing Time==
* The time frame for processing the application is five (5) working days.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is dkisplayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908. 

 
==Required Information==
'''PROPOSED BUSINESS''' 
*Type of business/license applied for
*Location of the proposed business
 
'''PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT'''
*For Business names Name and Address Business Name
*Registered Name of Company
*The trading name of the company is different from
*Percentage share of citizen equity holding
*Particulars of all shareholders :( Name/Nationality/ Address/ % Share in Equity holding)
*Level of Investment (Capital to be invested in the business) (Capital Investment/Assets)
*Anticipated number of employee
 
'''PARTICULARS OF LAND PREMISES'''
*Plot No. or Land board Certificate No
*Date of Plot Allocation
*Is the plot zoned commercial or Industrial?
*If the premises are leased, state the name of the owner
*Size of premises (sq.m of floor space)
*Have your premises been inspected and certified suitable by the Environmental Health Unit of the Council
 
'''RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMITS (FOR NON-CITIZEN APPLICANTS ONLY)'''
*Date of expiry of Residence permit
*Date of Expiry of work permit
 
'''APPLICANT DECLARATION'''
*Signature/Date of submission of the application

 
==Need for the Document==
*Individuals or companies must obtain a trade license to operate a catering business to be able to sell their services in Botswana.
 
 
==Information which might help==
*[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/TRADE%20AMENDMENT%20REGULATION%202016%201.pdf Trade Amendment Regulation 2016] 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
*[https://www.bomra.co.bw/index.php/services/inspections-and-licensing Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority] 
*[https://www.gov.bw/trade/trade-license-application Trade License Application] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 

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