Industry registration is where the state formally recognises what you build. It is also where the incentives attach.
What this covers
- Classification review against the Industrial Enterprises Act
- Project proposal and supporting documentation
- Industry registration application and follow up at the Department of Industry
- Sector specific approvals required before operation
- Environmental clearance requirements assessment
- Applications for the facilities and concessions available to registered industries
- Capacity increase and diversification filings
- Annual and periodic industry returns
What you will need
- Certificate of incorporation and constitutional documents of the company
- Detailed project description and proposed capacity
- Fixed capital breakdown and machinery specification
- Land or premises documents
- Shareholder and director identification documents
- Environmental documentation, where the activity requires it
What you receive
- Industry registration certificate from the Department of Industry
- Confirmation of the sector approvals obtained
- A compliance schedule for periodic filings
How it works online
- Talk to us. Describe the business and what you need by phone, WhatsApp, Viber or the enquiry form.
- Receive a written scope and quote. Professional fees are shown separately from government fees and third party costs.
- Send your documents. You get an exact list for your case, and scanned copies are enough for most steps.
- Get updates at every stage. Including the stages where a government office has not yet responded.
- Receive the outcome. Certificates and records are delivered digitally, with originals arranged where required.
Questions about industry registration at the department of industry
How is a Department of Industry registration different from a cottage industry registration?
They are different registers for different scales of enterprise, with different documentation and different obligations. Which one applies is a function of fixed capital and the nature of the activity, not preference.
Do I need environmental clearance?
It depends entirely on the activity and its scale. Some activities require a brief environmental study, others a full assessment, and many require neither. This is assessed at the outset, because it is the step most likely to affect your timeline.
Can this be done without visiting the Department?
The application and follow up are handled by us. In a small number of cases an office may require a physical appearance or an inspection, and we tell you in advance if your matter is likely to be one of them.