Opening an Ice Cream Parlor

An ice cream parlor is a business where you sell ice cream and similar products for consumption on the premises.
You may also sell non-alcoholic beverages for consumption in the ice cream parlor.
An ice cream parlor is a hospitality business and is subject to the regulations for businesses on Bonaire.

What does this product or service mean?

You can only open an ice cream parlor once you have obtained all the necessary permits.
Make sure you have a business location permit before you start.
You may also need a liquor and hospitality permit, depending on your activities.

When can you apply for this?

You must:

be registered with the Chamber of Commerce
have a business location permit
include the correct documents with your application
be a permanent resident of Bonaire (for a sole proprietorship)

Other permits may be required, such as a liquor and food service permit if you also plan to sell alcoholic beverages.

How do you apply for this?

Here’s how to open an ice cream shop:

Incorporate your business with a notary (except for a sole proprietorship).
Register your business with the Bonaire Chamber of Commerce.
Apply for a business license with the R&O Directorate.
Complete the application form in full and attach all required documents.
Pay the fees and include proof of payment with your application.

After submission, you will receive a confirmation.
Your business license will be processed within 8 weeks.
If this does not happen within 8 weeks, the license will be granted automatically.

Who can you contact?

Directorate of Spatial Planning and Development (R&O)
Address: Kaya Amsterdam n/n
Telephone: (+599) 715 5330
Email: directie_ro@bonairegov.com

Opening hours
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

How long does it take?

Your business license will be processed within 8 weeks.
Other permits may take longer, depending on the type of permit.

What does it cost?

The costs of opening an ice cream shop depend on which permits you apply for.

Do you disagree with the decision?

Do you disagree with a decision?
If so, you can file an objection. The letter containing the decision explains how to file an objection and the deadline for doing so.

What do we do with your personal data?

When you submit an application or report, the Public Entity of Bonaire needs your personal data. The Public Entity of Bonaire handles your data with care.

The BES Personal Data Protection Act specifies how the Public Entity of Bonaire must do this.

The most important rules are:

The Public Entity of Bonaire only requests data that is necessary for processing your application or report.
They record and process your data securely, confidentially, and with care
Your data will only be used for the application or report, or for something directly related to it.
Your data will not be retained longer than necessary for the application or report.
Other organizations will only receive your data if required by law.
You may ask how your data is being used and what happens to it.