Business Operating Permit
It is mandatory that, all business within the district’s jurisdiction obtain a Business Operation Permit. Business Operating Permit is a license that enables an individual or group of people to undertake/do business within the district as required by law. This license is renewed annually from the day of issuance.
The Revenue Unit of the Assembly is in charge of this activity and is responsible for collecting the required fee for it. Our Revenue Unit is located on the second floor of the Assembly’s Building. You can please contact them for further information.
The Kweabibirem Municipal Assembly requires that anyone or organization intending to carry on a business or profession as a whole should first endeavor to apply for an Operating License to make legal the existence of the business. The Revenue Unit of the District Assembly as indicated earlier handles the Applications of this license.
Any change of name of business or closure of business should also be communicated to the same outfit so that we can update our records for future decisions. Please note that an operating license is not transferable. Transfer of ownership is considered termination of license agreement. Also, a new business cannot use the license of an old business.
Businesses in the district must renew their Business Operating Permits Licenses Annually. The renewal can be done using the same procedure you passed through in applying for the operating License.