As the New Year approaches, business licence holders are reminded of the following important deadlines for 2016:

  • An application for renewal of your business licence must be filed by January 31;
  • Financial results must be filed with the Department of Inland Revenue (IRD) by January 31;
  • Business licence fees must be paid by March 31;
  • and If your business has ceased its operations, the IRD must be notified by January 31.

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