investmontserrat.com Business Registration & Licensing : Invest Montserrat

Organization : Invest Montserrat
Type of Facility : Business Registration & Licensing
Country: Montserrat

Website : investmontserrat.com/business-registration-and-licensing/

Business Registration & Licensing :

Sole Traders and Partnerships:
For Sole Traders and Partnerships registering in Montserrat, every business must register under the Registration of Business Names Act.

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** Complete a registration form from the High Court Registry Office
** A photocopy of the proprietors valid ID should be accompanied with the registration form.
** A name search will be conducted in the Businesses Name Index to ensure that the name put forth does not already exist.
** A registration fee of EC$25 is required
** A certificate of registration will be received within 3 working days from the High Court Registry.

Limited Companies:
A Limited Company can be formed with one shareholder and there is no minimum capitalisation requirement. In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, the incorporation of a business in Montserrat requires the drafting of a Memorandum and Articles of Association. These need to be filed with the Financial Services Commission.

It is strongly recommended that you seek legal advice on company formation and registration.

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Montserrat provide services for the incorporation of businesses. Information required for Company Incorporation is as follows:
** Proposed names of company
** Notice of company’s official registered office in Montserrat
** The minimum and maximum number of directors
** The full name and residential address of each of the proposed directors of the company
** Details of the particular business that the company proposes to carry on
** The full name and residential address of each shareholder of the company.

Once registered, the Registrar will issue a certificate of incorporation. This document confirms that all registration requirements set out in the Companies Act have been met.

Dependent on the choice of your lawyer, the cost is approximately EC$1,500-2,000.

Licensing:
Trade Licence:
Any person carrying out trade or business of a merchant requires a trade licence. Application forms can be obtained from the Treasury office. Licence fees range between EC$25-300.

Liquor Licence:
Any person who sells, offers, exposes or keeps for sale any intoxicating liquor requires a liquor licence. Liquor licences are issued dependent on the form in which alcohol intends to be sold. The following Liquor licences can be can be applied for through Magistrate:
(a) a General Licence
(b) a Wholesale Licence
(c) a Bottle Licence
(d) a Hotel Licence
(e) a Restaurant Licence

To apply a letter must be sent to the Commission of Police stating the reason for requiring a Liquor License, the beverages to be sold, hours of sale and location.

Applications take approximately 2 weeks to be processed. Licence fees range between EC$150-500 and can be valid for 3months to 1 year.

Companies operating in the Financial Services Industry must apply for a license from the Financial Services Commission (FSC). FSC is responsible for the regulation and supervision of:
** Banks and trusts
** Insurance services
** Mutual funds
** Registration of trademarks and patents
** Company formation in respect of local and foreign companies, Non-Profit Organisations, Guarantee Companies, Limited Life Companies, Limited Partnerships and International Business Companies – (IBCs).

For more information see the Financial Services Commission website- www.fscmontserrat.org.

Patent and Trademark Registration:s
Montserrat law protects property rights. In accordance with the Trademark Act and Patent Act you can register your trademark or patent locally to be protected. Legislation provides that if you have a current UK Patent it can be registered locally in Montserrat.