Bahamas - Obtain a Theatre or Cinema License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To obtain a Licence to Operate a Theatre or Cinema, the applicant has to submit an application Form along with the supporting documents and corresponding Fees, to the The Bahamas Plays and Films Control Board.
2. The Applicant can download the Form from the below link: Form Link.
3. Complete the application with the required details as mentioned in the Required Information section of the procedure and duly signed by the applicant.
4. If the application is for a play, 14 days from the date of the performance of the play, at least five copies of the script must be submitted to The Bahamas Plays and Films Control Board.
5. On submit the completed application form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the Required Documents section of the procedure and fee, the board will examine the synopsis of the play or film to ascertain whether it may be approved. If the Board approves the play or film it will be classified and rated as follows:
   
   • A -Suitable for all ages
   • B - Suitable for adults, persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
   • T - Suitable for persons above the age of fifteen
   • C- Suitable for adults only, persons under 18 years are not admitted whether accompanied by an adult or not.
   • D - Unsuitable for public viewing.
6. The Board may request that the play or film be performed for viewing before the final rating is given.
7. The Board approves or refuses to approve the play or film suitable for exhibition or public performance.
8. The applicant is informed of the decision in writing in one to two days after the meeting of the Board.
   

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Fees
• Minimum of five copies of the script of the play
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of National Security
3rd Floor Churchill Building,
Rawson Square
East and Bay Streets
Nassau,
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 356-6801/2/, 4400/1/2, or 6792/3
Fax.(242) 356-6087
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
Contact Address Details Link:Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be 18 years or older.
• Approval must be obtained from The Bahamas Plays and Films Control Board.
  

Fees

Theatre/Cinema Licence Fee Structure:

• 1 - 99 persons: BS$     50.00
• 100 – 199 persons: BS$   200.00
• 200 – 299 persons: BS$   400.00
• 300 – 399 persons: BS$   600.00
• 400 – 499 persons: BS$   800.00
• 500 persons or more including open air Cinemas: BS$1,000.00
  

A fee of BS$20.00 for one or more public performances / exhibition not exceeding three, and not of educational character, charitable or other like purposes.

Validity

There are no deadlines associated with this service.

Documents to Use

Application Form Link:Form Link

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Processing Time

The licence will be issued in one to two business days.

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Required Information

• Name of Company
• Type of License (New/Renewal/Transfer)
• Address of the Premises
• Stage exhibitions (frequency)
• Seating Capacity
• Beneficial owners
  

Need for the Document

It is required for public performances of plays or film screenings.

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