Botswana - Obtain Licence for Industrial Processing of Fish

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To obtain an Industrial Processing Fish License, an applicant should visit the Department of Industrial Affairs, which is under the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry office or the District/Town/City Council Commercial Office. District/ Sub-District Councils /Town/City Council Commercial Office Contact Details
2. Collect and complete the forms Application form for industrial license/ initial application of an industrial license, Forms are available for free at the Enquiries Desk at the Industrial Affairs Department office or relevant municipality/council office or directly download it via this Application form for industrial license/ initial application of an industrial license
3. For enterprises with a turnover of more than P5 million, the duly completed forms along with the relevant attachments as listed below under the “Required Documents” section are submitted to the Department of Industrial Affairs office for processing and consideration by the Industrial Licensing Authority (ILA).
4. While For enterprises with a turnover of less than P5 million, the completed application files are submitted to the District/Town/City Council Commercial Office in their locality for processing and consideration by the Regional Licensing Committees.
5. The officer will then verify, if all the necessary information and documents have been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria, if everything is in order, the application file will be registered and recorded, after payment of the application fee, and applicants are issued with an acknowledgment letter containing details of the application.
6. The application file will then be forwarded to the Industrial Licensing Authority (ILA) Board (at Headquarters) or the Licensing Committee (at District/Town/City Council) for processing and consideration, which is within 5 working days.
7. After a successful documentation phase, the applicant will be notified of the outcome of the application via mail, SMS, or phone call.
8. If the license has been approved, it is available for withdrawal by the applicant upon presenting their identity document, and approval letter, and after payment of the license fee at the specific office where the application was lodged.
9. The applicant is issued the Industrial License Annual Fees – Payment Form to complete and make payment for the license.
10. 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.

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Required Documents

• Duly completed and signed:
  • Application form for industrial license/ initial application of an industrial license
  • Industrial License Annual Fees – Payment Form
• Shareholding documents
• Additional Information sheet (collected with the application form)
• An Environmental Impact Assessment Report {EIA)/Authorization letter from the Department of Environmental Affairs
• Provide clearance/recommendation/authorization letter from;
  • Environmental & Occupational Health Division (Ministry of Health & Wellness) for Chemicals
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for animal and plant-related products feeds
  • Nutrition and Food Control (Ministry of Health and Wellness) for food and beverages
• Business background or executive summary
• Completed application Form AIL 1, in duplicate for each company. Application forms can be obtained from the relevant municipality/council
• Proof that the company is registered in Botswana – Copy of the certificate of incorporation,
• A detailed description of the companies production process to indicate how each product will be produced, including answers to environmental effects questions listed on additional information sheets
• Satisfactory Environmental Health Inspection and Food Control clearance reports from the relevant municipality/council
• Zoning report/ authorization letter from the Physical Planning Officer
• A lease agreement between the lessor and the lessee/letter from the landlord showing their intention to lease out the plot
• Certified true copies of valid work and residence permits (foreign investors/shareholders)
• Certified copies of Omang (citizens) and passports (foreigners) for all shareholders
• Commitment letter from a Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control approved waste collector and for sales of offcuts/by-products, a commitment letter from the buyer
• Proof of Payment of the P50.00 administrative fee and P200.00 license fee (once approved)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry
Private Bag 004
Gaborone
Botswana
Address: Plot 54380, Central Business District
Tel. (+267) 3601200
Fax. (+267) 3971539
Email. [email protected]

Public Relations Office
(Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry)
Address: Plot 54380 Central Business District (CBD)
Private Bag 004
Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 3601200

Department of Industrial Affairs
(Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry)
Public Relations Office
Address: Plot 54380, Central Business District, Gaborone
Private Bag 0014
Gaborone
Tel: (+267) 3957406/3995200
Fax: (+267) 39729109
Ministry of Trade and Industry Contact Details
District/ Sub-District Councils /Town/City Council Commercial Office Contact Details
Ministry of local government and Rural Development Contact Details
Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays

Eligibility

• Any enterprise registered in Botswana and individuals who are above the age of 18 years.
• However, the following activities are reserved for citizens of Botswana or for companies that are wholly owned by citizens of Botswana if on a small scale or as a joint venture on a medium/large scale;
• Manufacturing of school uniforms/ Manufacturing of school furniture / Manufacturing of burglar bars/Manufacturing of protective clothing/ Milling of sorghum/ Manufacturing of cement bricks and baked earth (mud) bricks/ Baking of bread and confectionery/ Manufacturing of peanut butter / Bottling of water / Production of traditional sour milk / Packaging / Manufacturing of floor polish / Manufacturing of traditional leather products/ Manufacturing of traditional crafts / Signage, including electronic signage / Fencing materials excluding gum poles / Manufacturing of candles / Ice making / Meat processing

Fees

• Administration fee 50.00 (BWP)
• New Licence fee 200.00 (BWP)

Validity

• This license is valid for an indefinite period unless suspended, revoked, or cancelled by the Authority, however, the license is subjected to an annual license operation fee.

Documents to Use

Application form for industrial license/ initial application of an industrial license
Industrial License Annual Fees – Payment Form

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Processing Time

• The time frame for processing the application is five (5) working days.

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Instructions

Important Note:

• Manufacturing licences are governed by the Industrial Development Act of 2006 and the Industrial Development Regulations of 2008. According to the Act, all manufacturing enterprises are required to have an industrial/manufacturing licence, issued by the Industrial Licensing Authority (ILA) and the Regional Licensing Committee. These licences are valid for an indefinite period subject to compliance with the conditions upon being issued.

Required Information

PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT(S)

• Name of Applicant/Company
• Trading Name (if other than company name)
• Company Registration certificate details
• Particulars of Shareholders /owners (Names /Nationality/No. of shares/ Designation)
• Particulars of the company's secretary/attorney (if any)
• Location of the manufacturing establishment
• Contact details
• Products to be manufactured: (please give details)
• Projected employment
• Training plans
• Raw materials to be used
• Investment details
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• All manufacturing enterprises are required to have an Industrial License before the commencement of operations.

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External Links

Issuance of Industrial Licence
The Industrial Development Act 2019_0.pdf

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