Extend a Business License

On Bonaire, you must have a business license to operate a business. Do you want to expand your business? If so, you must apply to the Public Entity of Bonaire to expand your business license.

What does this product or service mean?

What should you pay attention to?

Do you want to expand your existing business or add additional activities? In that case, you will often need to expand your business license.

Expanding a business license means modifying your existing license so that you can carry out more activities, use larger business premises, or open additional locations.

When can you apply for this?

You must meet the following requirements:

You have a valid business license.
You clearly specify what aspects of your business you wish to expand.
You submit all required documents.
The expansion does not conflict with the public interest.
Your location and plans comply with applicable regulations.

How do you apply for this?

You must apply for an expansion with the Public Entity of Bonaire.
To do so, complete the application form in full and attach the required documents.

The application will first be checked for completeness. If anything is missing, you will be given the opportunity to provide the missing information. The Executive Council will then assess whether the expansion can be approved.

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?

After submitting a complete application, you will receive a response within a few weeks.

Do you disagree with the decision?

If you disagree with a decision, you may file an objection with the Public Entity of Bonaire. The letter will explain how to do this and within what timeframe.

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.