Government of Saint Lucia

Register a Business Name (by an Individual)

Description: This process is required by an individual who wishes to carry on business under a business name.
Category: Business/Commerce
Office: Registry of Companies and Intellectual Property
Deadline Date: None
Processing Time: Two (2) business days
Email:
Phone:
Fee: EC$125.00
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Process:
  1. Complete the Business Name Search process.

  2. On approval of the Business Name Search, complete the Business Registration Form (Application for Registration by an Individual) ? Form 1.

  3. Complete the Statutory Declaration Form (Form 11) and have this Statutory Declaration notarised by an Attorney-at-Law or a Justice of the Peace.

  4. Submit the following documents together with the requisite application fee and stamp to the Registry: (a) Approved Business Name Search Form; (b) Completed Business Registration Form (Form 1); and (c) Notarised Statutory Declaration Form (Form 11).

  5. The Certificate will be issued by the Registry
Requirements:
  • In addition to the above application fee, a stamp valued at EC$2.50 - purchased at any local post office - must also be submitted with the application.

  • Applicants must be 18 years and older.

  • Only one individual can register a business name
  • Notes:
  • In addition to the above application fee, a stamp valued at EC$2.50 - purchased at any local post office - must also be submitted with the application.

  • Applicants must be 18 years and older.

  • Only one individual can register a business name