Eligibility 

Interested persons are eligible to access this service.

Process 
  1. Contact the BAIC’s Agricultural department to set up an appointment to visit.
  2. Visit the BAIC at the appointed time.
  3. In person or over the phone interview/consultation needed to determine nature and scope of business 
  4. Discuss your proposed initiatives.
  5. Complete a business plan application form

 

Application Form(s) 

Application for Agriculture business plans or Executive Summaries can be found at http://www.baic.gov.bs/download-applications-1

Supporting Documents 

Supporting documents for Agriculture business plan services are listed on page 5 of the Business Plan Application form.

Turn-around time 
Provided all required supplementary documents are received, business plans are prepared within 30 – 45 days.
Deadline 
BAIC requests complete application form along with supporting documents within 15 days from initial interview/consultation with client If BAIC does not hear from client after 30 days, BAIC puts out a chaser (letter). If there is no contact from
Related Fee(s) 

Business plan preparation fees total $425 which consists of $50 non-refundable fee and a $375 fee at the completion of the business plan. Executive Summary preparation fee is $200

For more information please contact 

For more information please contact 

New Providence
HOD Entrepreneurial Planning and Development Department

Bahamas Agriculture and Industrial Corporation
Old Trail Road
P.O. Box N4940
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) - 396-3725/6
Fax. (242)- 322-2123
Website: www.bahamas.gov.bs/baic 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday,



 

Complaints Process

1.If customer has a complaint, he/she should contact Assistant General Manager  Entrepreneurial Planning and Development Department at 396-3725 or 376-0955 or lesterstuart@baic.gov.bs

2. If customer is not satisfied with service or have a dispute he/she should contact the HOD of the Entrepreneurial Planning and Development Department.

3. Further disputes can be addressed to General Manager, BAIC at 396-3725

 

 

 

 
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Agency Contact Info
 
Agriculture and Marine Resources, Ministry of
Out Island Traders Building
East Bay St
P. O. Box N-3040
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 397-7400
Fax: (242) 322-8632 or 322-1767
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