Registration & Licence
Fish Business Trades
Licence for fish traders, retailers, and market operators.
- Fees
- USD 75 per year
- Processing
- 5–10 working days
- Renewal
- Annual
Retailers and wholesalers buying and selling fish in markets or shops must register to support traceability, fair weights and measures, and hygiene in public trading areas.
Eligibility
Shop or market stall operator in Puntland; valid lease or market allocation; scales and measures compliant with local standards.
Requirements
- Register business name and trading location
- Declare average daily throughput
- Hygiene inspection of stall or shop front
- Pay trader licence fee
- Display licence at point of sale
Documents required
Application steps
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1
Apply at district fisheries or market office
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2
Inspection of premises and storage practice
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3
Pay prescribed fee
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4
Receive trader licence plaque
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5
Begin operations with catch documentation from suppliers
Important notice
Traders must retain supplier records for 12 months. Selling undersize or protected species is prohibited.
Ready to apply?
Visit the MOFMR licensing desk or contact us for application forms and payment instructions.
