Faq

here is a list of our most frequently asked questions. traverse the list to see if you find what you are looking for, if not please free to contact us.

general

What is a Trade License?

A Trade licence is issued to retail and wholesale dealers with a designated place of business with liberty to store in and deliver out of public and other warehouses, also to specified trade such as auctioneer, commission agent, wharfinger, super-cargo, proprietor of newspaper, etc.

Who needs a Trade License?

Every person carrying on a trade or business specified in the first schedule of the Licenses on Trade and Business Act. The Licenses on Trades and Business Act is a 1961 piece of legislation and it is this law which requires that persons carrying on a trade or business shall obtain a trade license.

How does one get a Trade License?

Every person carrying on a trade or business specified in the first schedule of the License on Trade and Business Act, should make out a return / application and submit to the Collector of Taxes of the parish. Applications for licenses, along with payment of the relevant fees, are made in each parish on April 1 each year.

MarketS

How do I apply for a vending space in the market?

Each market has its respective manager and processing for vending space takes place in the Market Manager’s office, where an application form is required to be completed.

Where are the approved vending areas in the municipality?

All the respective markets and approved vending areas in the markets district downtown.

Which streets are persons allowed to vend on?

Beckford Street (between Darling Street & Pechon Street) New Chapel Lane Pechon Street West Street (Between Spanish Town Road & West Queen Street) Matthews Lane Princess Street (Between Heywood Street & West Queen Street Luke Lane (Between Heywood Street & West Queen Street)

Where are the approved vending areas in the municipality?

All the respective markets and approved vending areas in the markets district downtown.

payments

What is the cost of registration for vending?

Markets and Arcades - $3,000 Off Street Annexes - $5,000 On Street Vending Areas - $6,000 Specially Designated Areas - $6,000

How much does it cost to register an event?

The cost of an event is determined by the size, place, time and the amount of people being catered for. Other factors include the use of event objects such as tents, stages, banners etc.

How to i make a donation to the KSAMC?

To make a donation please go to the home page and navigate to the "Donation" section of the website. You will then be taken to pay-pal which is a secure, fast and efficient way to donate.