The Commercial Services Department is responsible for ensuring that the revenues within the Municipality is collected and individuals are aware of their obligations.
Mission Statement
To collect the applicable revenue for the Portmore Municipality while providing world-class customer service, building a harmonious relationships with stakeholders and providing the requisite education.
Functions
- Monitor the revenue sectors within the Municipality
- Collection of property tax and trade license fees
- Licensing of Barbers, Hairdressers, Beauty Therapist, Barber Shops, Beauty Salon and Vendors
- Issuing of Permits for amusement activities within the Municipality
- Payments for Billboards and signs Permits
- Monitor and leasing of stalls in the Transportation Centre
- Collection of Revenue from Taxi and Bus operators that use the transportation Centre
Legislative Framework
The Department administers the following Laws and Regulations:
- Town and Country Planning Act
- (Control of Advertisement
- Regulations)
- Places of Amusement Regulations
- Sales of Goods in Public Places Regulation
- Public Health Act (Salons, Barbershop, Barbers and Hairdressers)
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU NEED PERMISSION TO?
- Erect or relocate billboards and signs
- Vend in the Municipality
- Host any Amusement Activities eg. Parties, Promotions, Plays, Shows, round robin etc!
Types of Applications
Barbers and Hairdresser
Documents Required:
- 2 passport size photographs
- TRN
- I.D.
- Certificate of training/Letter from a J.P. confirming training
- Public Health (Barbers and hairdresser Permit)
Salon or Barbershop
Documents Required:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- 2 passport size photographs
- TRN
- I.D.
Vendors
Documents Required
- TRN
- I.D.
- 2 passport size photographs
- Food Handlers Permit where applicable
A GUIDE TO THE REVENUE AND ITS APPROVAL PROCESS
Barbers, Hairdresser, Beauty Therapist Salon, Barbershop Fees
| Barber | $3000.00 |
| Cosmetologist/Hairdresser |
3000.00 |
| Beauty Therapist | 3500.00 |
| Beauty Salon | 4000.00 |
| Barbershop | 4000.00 |
| Beauty Salon with Barbers | 5000.00 |
Vending Registration
Vendors 2500.00
Naggo Head Transportation Centre Fee
| Lease: Sm. shops (Naggo Head) Lg. Shop |
$1000.00 per week $2000.00 per week |
| Lease: Shops (Ackee Village) |
$2,000.00 per week |
| Taxi | $100.00 per day |
| Bus | $150.00 per day |