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Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for the Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy Buildings Project
2024 Structuralia STEM Professionals
Cabinet Conclusion No. 621 of 2023
Commerce Means Business
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CSME Rights of Establishment
Description:
Category:
Business/Commerce
Office:
Commerce and Industry
Deadline Date:
None
Processing Time:
Three weeks
Email:
Phone:
Fee:
None
Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Process:
Submit the required documents to the department.
Requirements:
A valid Passport
Certificate of Character from your country of origin and/or last place resided for a minimum of six (6) months. A certificate is also required from Saint Lucia if applicant has been living here for six (6) months or more.
A reference letter from the bank (
Notes:
A valid Passport
Certificate of Character from your country of origin and/or last place resided for a minimum of six (6) months. A certificate is also required from Saint Lucia if applicant has been living here for six (6) months or more.
A reference letter from the bank (country of origin).
Evidence of academic or professional qualifications (degree/diploma/certificate).
A description of the nature and/or type of business applicant will be engaged in (in the form of a letter/business plan/proposal).
A letter of recommendation from a recognised authority/person.
US Citizens and others
A valid Passport
Trade Licence
Work Permit
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