30 March 2012 Government Notices

Service

Fee

1. 

Registration of each mortgage, including mortgage of intent, transfer or discharge of mortgage, transfer of ownership or shares, change of name, change of particulars recorded in the register (except those from a preliminary certificate of survey), for a yacht not exceeding 24 metres in length—

$140.00

2. 

Registration of each mortgage, including mortgage of intent, transfer or discharge of mortgage, transfer of ownership or shares, change of name, change of particulars recorded in the register (except those from a preliminary certificate of survey), for any other vessel—

$440.00

3. 

Issue of a Transcript of Register relating to any one ship— 

$140.00

4. 

Issue of duplicate Certificate of Registry 

$140.00

5. 

Personal inspection of the Register 

$45.00

6. 

Transfer of registration to a port in the United Kingdom or a British possession in the case of a yacht not exceeding 24 metres in length—

$140.00

7. 

Transfer of registration to a port in the United Kingdom or a British possession in the case of any other vessel—

$440.00

8. 

Preparation of documentation for demise charter registration out of flag for any vessel—

$440.00

9. 

Requesting a search for any document or of any Register or Index and issuing a copy thereof (applies only to a public document) or for a certified copy of any document to be produced in evidence under the Merchant Shipping Act 2002

$140.00

10. 

For the issue of a seaman’s discharge book

$75.00

11. 

For the issue of a Bermuda endorsement to a ship’s officer with a non-UK certificate of competency—

$140.00

12. 

For the issue of a statutory certificate or exemption or statement of acceptance

$140.00

13. 

Annual service fee for vessels not over 500 GRT and over 24 metres 

$300.00

14. 

Annual service fee for vessels over 500 GRT 

$800.00

15. 

Annual service fee for passenger vessels 

$1400.00

16. 

Initial fee for approval of “Approved Container Examination Programme” (ACEP)

$5,000.00

17. 

Annual fee for administration of ACEP 

$20,000.00

CARGO SHIPS

1. 

For a ship not exceeding 10,000 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$3,000.00 for the first ship. $1,500.00 for the second and subsequent ships under the same management

Annual Tonnage fee

$4,000.00

2. 

For a ship 10,000 net tons or more but not exceeding 50,000 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$3,000.00 for the first ship $1,500.00 for the second and subsequent ships under the same management 

plus an additional 30 cents for each net ton over 10,000

Annual tonnage fee

$4,000.00 

Plus an additional 22 cents for each net ton over 10,0000

3. 

For a ship exceeding 50,000 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$15,000.00 for the first ship $10,000.00 for the second and subsequent ships under the same management

Annual tonnage fee

$12,800.00 

Plus an additional 15 cents for each net ton over 50,000 to a maximum of $30,000.00

PASSENGER SHIPS

4. 

For a passenger ship not exceeding 10,000 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$5,000.00

Annual tonnage fee

$10,000.00

5. 

For a passenger ship exceeding 10,000 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$5,000.00 for the first ship $2,500.00 for the second and subsequent ships under the same management or ownership 

Plus 35 cents for each net ton in excess of 10,000

Annual tonnage fee

$10,000.00 

Plus 30 cents for each net ton in excess of 10,000

YACHTS 24 metres in length or more used commercially

6. 

For a commercial yacht of 24 metres or more in length but not exceeding 100 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$2,500.00

Annual tonnage fee

$3,750.00

7. 

For a commercial yacht of 24 metres or more in length of more than 100 net tons but not over 500 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$5,000.00

Annual tonnage fee 

$5,000.00

8. 

For a commercial yacht of 24 metres or more in length of more than 500 net tons but not over 1,000 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$6,000.00

Annual tonnage fee 

$9,000.00

9. 

For a commercial yacht of 24 metres or more in length of more than 1,000 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$7,000.00

Annual tonnage fee 

$15,000.00

PLEASURE YACHTS not engaged in commercial activity

10. 

For a pleasure yacht owned by a body corporate and not exceeding 15 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$600.00

Annual tonnage fee 

$600.00

11. 

For a pleasure yacht not owned by a body corporate and not exceeding 15 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$400.00

Annual tonnage fee 

NIL

12. 

For a pleasure yacht owned by a body corporate exceeding 15 net tons but not over 100 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$1,500.00

Annual tonnage fee 

$1,500.00

13. 

For a pleasure yacht not owned by a body corporate exceeding 15 net tons but not over 100 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$600.00

Annual tonnage fee 

NIL

14. 

For any pleasure yacht exceeding 100 net tons but not over 500 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$3,000.00

Annual tonnage fee 

$3,000.00

15. 

For any pleasure yacht exceeding 500 net tons but not over 1,000 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$5,500.00

Annual tonnage fee 

$5,500.00

16. 

For any pleasure yacht exceeding 1,000 net tons

Registration fee on registry 

$8,000.00

Annual tonnage fee 

$8,000.00

(1)

Issuing a certificate to export plant material (phytosanitary) under regulation 24 of the Agriculture (Control of Plant Disease and Pest) Regulations 1970

$21

(2)

Issuing a certificate to export plant material under regulation 24 of the Agriculture (Control of Plant Disease and Pest) Regulations 1970 (same day service)

$31

(3)

Issuing a licence to export any plant material under sections 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 of the Endangered Animals and Plants Act 2006 (CITES)

$26

(4)

Issuing a licence to export any plant material under sections 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 of the Endangered Animals and Plants Act 2006 (CITES) (same day service)

$36

(5)

Issuing a permit to import plant material into Bermuda

$26

(6)

Issuing a permit to import plant material into Bermuda (same day service)

$52

(7)

Plant inspection: where 1 box equivalent to less than 300 bedding/ nursery plants; or 500 cuttings; or 100 orchids

$25 per box

(8)

Processing of infested shipment - re-inspection fee 

$15

(9)

Pesticides for treatment 

25% markup on cost of pesticide

(10)

Processing application for importation of pesticides and issuing a letter to authorize/deny importation of pesticides under section 47A(1)(b)

$52 per pesticide

(11)

Issuing a letter to authorize importation of pesticides under section 47A(1)(b)- at time of importation

$100 per pesticide

(12)

Processing application for importation of environmentally safe pesticides and issuing a letter to authorize/deny importation of pesticides under section 47A(1)(b)

Nil

(13)

Examination of BCD and verification of permission to import pesticides on invoice—

(a) 1 to 5

$26

(b) 6 to 10

$52

(c) more than 10

$103

(d) importation of a pesticide not approved for entry (incremental following first time offense)

$100

(e) importation of a prohibited pesticide

$500 per pesticide

(14)

Issuing a certificate attesting to soil fertility

$10

(15)

Issuing a certificate attesting to suitability of water supply for horticultural purposes

$10

(16)

Issuing a certificate attesting to suitability of water supply for horticultural purposes (same day service)

$21

(17)

Examination of BCD for soil or soil amendments

$25

(1)

Granting an airport duty free sales licence under section 4

$1,312

(2)

Granting an airport duty free warehouse licence under section 34—

(a) where the value of the bond for scheduled goods is $100,000 or less

$6,871

(b) where the value of the bond for scheduled goods exceeds $100,000

$13,411

(1)

Applying for registration as an addictions counsellor, audiologist or occupational therapist, a chiropodist, diagnostic imaging technologist, dietician, medical laboratory technician, physiotherapist, specialist diagnostic imaging technologist or speech language pathologist under section 5

$32

(2)

Re-registering as an addictions counsellor, audiologist or occupational therapist, a chiropodist, diagnostic imaging technologist, dietician, medical laboratory technician, physiotherapist, specialist diagnostic imaging technologist or speech language pathologist under section 5A

$27

(1)

Issuing an annual licence to operate an auxiliary bicycle livery under section 16 (fee is per 50 auxiliary bicycles registered or part thereof)

$44

(2)

Registering an auxiliary bicycle under section 21

$30

(3)

Examining an auxiliary bicycle under section 18

$32

(4)

Issuing a duplicate of any document other than a certificate of registration

$16

(5)

Issuing or renewing a driver’s licence under section 9

$105.84

(6)

Issuing an auxiliary bicycle identification plate under section 22

$23

(1)

Duplication of archival material from paper or microfilm record—

(a) copy of printed works—

(i)  standard size (fee is per copy)

$0.55

(ii) ledger size (fee is per copy)

$1.35

(b) copy of archival works, per copy—

(i)  standard size (fee is per copy)

$1.10

(ii) ledger size (fee is per copy)

$1.65

(c) copy of microfilm record (fee is per copy)

$1.10

(d) copy of microfilm positive reel

$71

(e) certified copy of archival record

$18

(f)  additional service fee for copies provided by mail

$18

(g) any other paper or microfilm duplication service (fee is per hour)

$23

(2)

Photographic duplication service 

Actual vendor cost plus 25% administration fee

(3)

VHS video duplication service

Actual vendor cost plus 25% administration fee

(4)

Use of any pictorial image for commercial purposes—

(a) periodical or serial publications—

(i)  national (fee is per image)

$116

(ii) international (fee is per image)

$171

(b) book editions

(i)  national (fee is per image)

$113

(ii) international (fee is per image)

$171

(c) Advertising and promotional

(i)  national (fee is per image)

$171

(ii) international (fee is per image)

$228

(d) Broadcast film or television

(i)  national (fee is per image)

$171

(ii) international (fee is per image)

$284

(5) 

Use of any pictorial image by a not-for-profit entity (single edition use) (fee is per image)

Actual vendor cost plus 25% administration fee

(6)

Use of any pictorial image for non-commercial personal use (single edition use) (fee is per image)

Actual vendor cost plus 25% administration fee

(1)

Applying for grant of Bermudian status under section 19 or 19A (nonrefundable)

$489

(2)

Applying for grant of Bermudian status—

(a) under section 20

$137

(b) under section 20B

$137

(3)

Issuing a certificate of Bermudian status under section 21

$137

(4)

Confirmation of Bermudian status under section 16, 17 or 18

$68

(5)

Subject to paragraphs (7) and (8), in respect of a person without Bermudian status or special category status or spouse’s employment rights or rights under section 60(6) who is not one of the following, that is to say, the parent or lawful guardian of, and has legal custody of, a child under the age of 18 years who has Bermudian status and resides with him or her, or a person who either was born in Bermuda or first arrived in Bermuda before his sixth birthday and can potentially qualify for the grant of Bermudian status under section 20A—

(a) applying under section 60 for permission to employ such a person, under—

(i)    a part-time permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a period of one year or less in respect of persons engaged in activities not exceeding 9 hours in any one week)

$88

(ii)   a part-time permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a period of one year or less in respect of instructors or private tutors already resident in Bermuda, engaged for not more than 9 hours in any one week)

$42

(iii) a part-time occasional permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a period of one year or less in respect of casual part-time models who are lawful residents of Bermuda engaged for not more than 100 hours in any twelve-month period)

$343

(iv)   a temporary permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission in respect of employment for a specific job for a period not exceeding 3 months)

$557

(v)    a short-term permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a person to be engaged, for a single period of 14 days or less, in professional sport or entertainment)—

(A)  per person (up to 5 persons)

$312

(B)  per group of more than 5 persons in addition to the fee at (A) above, for each person beyond the fifth

$156

(vi)  a letter of permission (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a period of time specified in the letter not exceeding 5 years to not-for-profit organisations, including registered charitable organisations, for the employment of coaches, teachers of sports and recreation, clergy, speakers and musicians)

Nil

(vii) a one-year permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for any period less than 18 months)

$721

(viii) a two-year permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a period of 18 months or more but less than 30 months)

$1,442

(ix)  a three-year permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a period of 30 months or more but less than 42 months)

$2,163

(x)   a four-year permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a period of 42 months or more but less than 54 months)

$2,884

(xi)  a five-year permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a period of 54 months or more but less than 66 months)

$5,150

(xii)  a ten year long-term work permit

$20,000

(xiii) a one-year permit (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a period of one year or less in respect of a child care worker engaged to provide child care services in his or her home) (fee is in respect of each child cared for)

$228

(xiv) any permit under (iv) or (vii) to (xi) of paragraph (5)(a) for the care-giver of anyone who is over the age of 65 years

Nil

(xv) considering an application for an extension to or exemption from term limits

$148

(xvi) late application fee for any permit under paragraph (5)(a) whereby a charge is levied for each month or part of a month that elapses between the expiry date of a permit and the date of receipt of an application to renew the permit (fee is per month or part of a month)

$222

(b) Applying—

(i)   to transfer a person with a valid work permit to another company within the same group of companies or on merger or takeover where his duties remain the same

$343

(ii)  to transfer such a person from one occupation to another occupation with the same employer

$343

(iii)   to change the job title of such a person whose employer and duties remain the same

$343

(6)

Applying under section 60 for permission to employ a person without Bermudian status who is one of the following, that is to say, the parent or lawful guardian of, and has legal custody of, a person with Bermudian status who is under 18 years of age and resides with him, or a person who either was born in Bermuda or first arrived in Bermuda before his sixth birthday and can potentially qualify for the grant of Bermudian status under section 20A—

(a) under a work permit valid for such period as may be specified in the permit (fee is non-refundable)

$88

(b) under a letter of permission (where-under the Minister may grant such permission for a period of time specified in the letter not exceeding 5 years to not-for-profit organisations, including registered charitable organisations, for the employment of coaches, teachers of sports and speakers and recreation, clergy, speakers and musicians)

Nil

(7)

Where a permission is granted for a period less than that applied for, the relevant proportion of the fee paid in accordance with categories (viii) to (xi) of paragraph (5)(a), shall be refunded. Where no permission of any kind is granted, or where permission is granted and the person in respect of whom permission is granted does not take up employment, then the fee paid under categories (iii) to (v) and (vii) to (xii) of paragraph (5)(a), less $132, shall be refunded.

(8)

Where permission is granted in accordance with categories (viii) to (xi) of paragraph (5)(a) and the work permit is cancelled before the expiry date, there shall be refunded the relevant fee for each whole year that remains unused on the date of cancellation.

(9)

Considering an application by a restricted person or a trustee for the benefit of a restricted person for a licence to hold or acquire land

$1,416

(Where a licence is granted under paragraph (10), the fee specified in this paragraph shall be refunded to the applicant.)

(10)

Registering the acquisition of land by a restricted person under Part VI

$163

(11)

Issuing—

(a) confirmation of spouse’s employment rights under section 60 or residence rights under section 27 or 27A

$148

(b) duplicate confirmation0 of matters referred to in subparagraph (a) 

$30

(12)

Issuing—

(a) a multiple re-entry permit under section 53

$108

(b) a landing permit—

(i)    for each member of the crew joining or leaving a yacht in Bermuda

$24

(ii)    for each passenger landed in Bermuda at any point of entry without sufficient travel or re-entry documents

$206

(iii)  for any other person

$30

(c) a grant of stay for 3 months for each member of the crew and each passenger arriving in Bermuda on a yacht

$250

(13)

Granting to a person who holds a work permit an additional permit for a period not exceeding one year to engage in part-time work as an artist

$88

(14)

Granting permission to a travelling salesman—

(a) to engage in local business as a self-employed travelling salesman

$343 per month

(b) to work with a local sole representative

$343 per annum

(15)

Granting permission to reside in Bermuda—

(a) on application for a permanent resident’s certificate under section 31A or 31B to—

(i)   a person who possesses a working resident’s certificate

Nil

(ii)  any other person (fee is refundable if application is refused)

$1,100

(b) on application under section 32(1) for up to one year (fee is refundable if application is refused)

$148

(c) on the issue of a residential certificate under section 32(5)

to—

(i)     persons who own the freehold of residential premises or are the lessees of such premises where the leases have 25 years or more to run, or who have entered into a binding contract to purchase the freehold of such premises or to take a lease of such premises for 25 years or more, and the spouses of such persons

Nil

(ii)   such other persons who are eligible for a residential certificate and their spouses

$1,100

(16)

Issuing identification cards to holders of residential certificates

$145

(17)

Certifying residence and employment in Bermuda and related matters

$66

(18)

Certifying amendments to, or duplicate copies of, certificates and other official documents

$66

(19)

Granting extensions to visitors for—

(a)a total stay not exceeding 3 months (other than those arriving by yacht)

$52

(b)a total stay of more than 3 months but not more than 6 months

$103

(20)

Issuing, within the period of the original’s validity, a duplicate copy of a work permit, a work permit with amended commencement and expiry date or any other document granting permission to reside in Bermuda

$30

(21)

Issuing a secure personalised card to allow immigration clearance at the L. F. Wade International Airport for the holder of a valid work permit or any other document granting permission to reside in Bermuda

$103

(1)

Issuing a permit under section 15 for the use of any space owned by Government as a camp site for a family or group not exceeding 8 persons (fee is per night)

$12

(1)

Issuing under section 3(3)(b)—

(a) an extract of an individual’s detailed record from the register

$12

(b)an extract from the Register—

(i)    up to 15 pages

$12

(ii)  more than 15 pages (fee is per page)

$0.80

(2)

Issuing a certified copy of an extract or a letter confirming an individual’s detailed record from the Register under section 3(3)(c)

$66

(1)

Issuing under section 9—

(a)  a pool betting agent’s licence

$567

(b)  a bookmaker’s licence

$5,665

(1)

In the case of construction operations involving forms of residential development (i.e. Use Groups R-2, R-3 and R-4)—

(a)  building permit—

(i)  new structures (fee is per sq. ft. Minimum fee is $200)

$0.26

(ii)   accessory structures

$155

(iii)renovations and alterations to existing structures (including an electrical or mechanical permit)

$155

(b)  excavation permit

$309

(c)  quarrying permit

$155

(2)

In the case of construction operations involving all other forms of use—

(a)  building permit—

(i)    new structures —

use groups E & I (fee is per sq. ft. Minimum fee is $600)

$0.67

use groups F, H, S & U (fee is per sq. ft. Minimum fee is $600)

$1.03

use groups A & R1 (fee is per sq. ft. Minimum fee is $600)

$1.29

use groups B & M (fee is per sq. ft. Minimum fee is $600)

$1.44

(ii)  accessory structures

$335

(iii) renovations and alterations to existing structures

$618

(iv)  electrical or mechanical permit

$309

(b)  permit issued to allow for the phased submission of drawings for a building permit including, but not limited to, excavation work, foundation work, superstructure or steelwork (the phased permit fee is in addition to the building permit fee applicable under paragraph (2)(a)(i)) (fee is per phase)

$361

(c)  quarrying permit

$3,090

(3)

On revising approved plans—

(a)in relation to construction operations referred to in paragraph (1)(a)

$155

(b)in relation to construction operations referred to in paragraph (1)(a)

$258

(4)

Demolition Permit

$412

(5)

Re-inspection of works

$155

(6)

In all cases where the building operations commence prior to the issue of the required permits listed above, an additional fee will be charged as follows—

(a)  where gross floor area does not exceed 200 sq. ft.

$1,854

(b) where gross floor area exceeds 200 sq. ft. but does not exceed 1,000 sq. ft.

$6,180

(c)  where gross floor area exceeds 1,000 sq. ft.

$7,250

(7)

Re-issue of permit and inspection card

$103

(8)

Renewal of Building Permit

$206

(9)

Minor Works Residential Building Permit

$100

(10)

Minor Works Non-Residential Building Permit

$500

(11)

Under this item—

For the purposes of calculating the building permit fee in accordance with paragraphs (1)(a)(i) and (2)(a)(i), the floor space to which the fee shall apply means the total gross square footage of new construction, including verandas and balconies, but excluding water tanks, outdoor paved areas, patios and the like; 

“accessory structures” include, but are not limited to, tennis courts, parking areas, driveways, docks, walls, satellite dish receivers, signs, piers, platforms, patios and like structures which do not result in the creation of additional, enclosed floor space, that are incidental to the principal building and located on the same lot; and, for the avoidance of doubt, a swimming pool is not an accessory structure and any separate application for a pool shall be subject to the minimum fee set out in either paragraph (1)(a)(i) or (2)(a)(i), whichever is applicable;

“re-inspection of works” means a re-inspection made because, at a previous scheduled visit to the works, either—

(a) conditions at the works prevented proper access to the works; or

(b)  the works did not meet the requirements of the Bermuda Building Code Regulations 1998; or

(c) the works for some other reason were not available or ready for inspection; or

(d)  a copy of the approved drawings was not available on-site.

In the case of an existing building where the application relates to building works designed specifically to provide access for, or otherwise meet the needs of, the physically handicapped, no fee shall be charged.

In the case of alterations or extensions to a building listed as a building of special architectural or historical interest in accordance with section 30 of the Development and Planning Act 1974, no fee shall be charged.

(1)

Issuing a permit or licence under the Building Authority (Petroleum) Regulations 1962—

(a)  to possess, offer for sale, or store in excess of 10 gallons (45 litres), or to use a portable tank for the transportation of, dangerous petroleum

$372

(b)  to maintain or operate an installation for bulk storage of petroleum gases

$796

(c)  to possess and offer for sale ordinary petroleum in excess of 275 gallons (1,250 litres) save that no further fee shall be required from the holder of a subsisting permit or licence issued under subparagraph (a)

$160

(2)

In respect of the Building Authority (Elevators and Lifts) Regulations 1962—

(a) issuing a permit to operate—

(i)    a passenger elevator or escalator

$530

(ii)   a freight elevator or service elevator

$530

(iii)  a dumbwaiter

$318

(iv)  an amusement device

$796

(b) reissuing a permit referred to in subparagraph (a)

$160

(c) Re-inspection of works

$160

(d) In all cases where the elevator is installed and operated prior to the issue of the required permits listed above, an additional fee will be charged

$1,591

(3)

Issuing a licence under the Building Authority (Public Buildings) Regulations 1962 to use a building outside a municipal area as a theatre, cinema, dance hall, concert hall or for any other public exhibition, entertainment or performance—

(a)  full licence

$530

(b)  occasional licence

$160

(1)

Granting a licence under regulation 15(2) of the Care and Protection of Animals (Commercial Horse Stables) (Licensing) Regulations 2005, to keep a commercial horse stable—

(a)  with 4 horses or fewer

$175

(b)  with more than 4, but not more than 20 horses

$300

(c)  with more than 20 horses

$983

(1)

Inspecting an order or judgment confirming parentage which has been filed with the Registrar General pursuant to section 18L

$19

(2)

Obtaining a certified copy of an order or judgment filed with the Registrar General pursuant to section 18L

$36

(3)

Issuing or renewing a licence under section 68(3) to operate a day care that has—

(a)  no more than 15 children

$72

(b) 16 to 30 children

$144

(c)  more than 30 children

$216

(4) 

Issuing a certificate of registration under section 76(4) to—

(a)  a person in charge of a day care centre

$15

(b)  a deputy person in charge of a day care centre

$15

(c)  any other day care provider

$9

(1)

Applying under section 5 for a permit to construct a controlled plant

$174

(2)

Applying under rule 4 of the Clean Air Rules 1993 for a permit to alter an existing controlled plant

$91

(3)

Applying under section 8 for a licence to operate a controlled plant

$73 per annum

(4)

Applying to amend a licence to operate a controlled plant

$40

(5)

Issuing under rule 11 of the Clean Air Rules 1993 a copy of the record of an application for a permit

$40

(6)

Applying for permission pursuant to rule 17 of the Clean Air Rules 1993

$40

(7)

Lodging any notice of appeal under section 16

$194

(1)

Considering an application to be registered under section 6

$277

(2)

Registering a memorandum of association under section 14

$82

(3)

Applying to alter a memorandum of association under section 12

$164

(4)

Registering any alteration of a memorandum of association (other than an alteration of share capital as provided under section 45)

$82

(5)

Applying to amend a provision of a private Act incorporating a company under section 286

$164

(6)

Registering any amendment to a private Act pursuant to section 286(4)

$82

(7)

Applying for approval of a change of name under section 10(1)

$82

(8)

Registering a change of name and issuing a certificate of change of name under section 10(3)

$82

(9)

Filing a prospectus under section 26

$82

(10)

Filing a memorandum of increase of share capital in accordance with section 45

$82

(11)

Filing a memorandum of reduction of share capital under section 46

$82

(12)

Filing a return of shareholdings under section 117

$44

(13)

Filing of particulars by an overseas company under section 142

$82

(14)

Applying for a permit to establish a place of business in Bermuda under section 134

$288

(15)

Registering a scheme of arrangement under section 99(3)

$82

(16)

Making available for inspection by a member of the public a document, register or index in the custody of the Registrar of Companies

$10

(17)

Registering—

(a)  under Part V of the Act any charge that may be registered thereunder on the assets of a local company

$164

(b)  under Part V of the Act any charge that may be registered thereunder on the assets of an exempted company or an overseas company—

(i)    where the amount secured is $1,000,000 or less

$328

(ii)   where the amount secured is over $1,000,000

$574

(c) particulars of a series of debentures under Part V of the Act

$82

(d)complete or partial satisfaction of mortgage or charge under section 59

$82

(e)  the appointment of a receiver or manager under section 60(1) 

$82

(18)

Filing notice of ceasing to act as a receiver or manager under section 60(2)

$82

(19)

Registering or filing any document by this Act required or authorised to be delivered, sent or forwarded to the Registrar other than a return of shareholdings or a prospectus or the memorandum or the abstract required to be delivered to the Registrar by the liquidator of a company in a winding-up or any document the fee for which is specifically provided

$82

(20)

Preparing a copy of any document by a public officer (fee is for each page)

$2

(21)

Searching by a public officer of the records maintained by the Registrar of Companies for the purpose of obtaining a certificate that the Companies Act 1981 has been complied with

$82

(22)

Issuing a prescribed form

$3

(23)

Issuing a certificate of sanction to acquire land under section 120

$164

(24)

Certifying and sealing a copy of any document or set of documents

$82

(25)

Issuing a certificate of sanction for the holding of a general meeting under section 72(2)

$82

(26)

Applying to amalgamate companies under section 104 or 107—

(a)

two companies

$164

(b)

each additional company

$70

(27)

Applying for directions under section 25(5)

$164

(28)

Applying to restore a company to the Register

$164

(29)

Registering an order to restore a company to the Register under section 261(6)

$82

(30)

Applying to rectify a registered charge under section 56

$82

(31)

Applying for continuance under section 132C(1)

$369

(32)

Filing a notice of discontinuance under section 132H(1)

$369

(33)

Registering the change of currency denomination of share capital under section 45(3)

$82

(34)

Applying by a company limited by shares to be re-registered as an unlimited liability company under section 14A(1)

$164

(35)

Registering a company to be re-registered as an unlimited liability company under section 14A(1)

$82

(36)

Filing an affidavit relating to financial assistance under section 39C

$82

(37)

Registering amalgamated companies under section 108

$82

(38)

Applying by permit company to vary the terms of its permit under section 138

$164

(1)

Supervising a ship under section 3—

(a)  passenger ships carrying more than 20 passengers (fee is per day or part thereof, subject to a maximum charge of $1,581 per vessel)

$541

(b) other ships (fee is per day or part thereof, subject to a maximum charge of $947 per vessel)

$324

(2)

Supervising ship containers under section 3(1A) (fee is per container)

$50

(3)

Clearance of private aircraft under section 3A—

(a)  on public holidays (fee is per hour or part thereof)

$191

(b)  on any day other than a public holiday—

(i)   from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (fee is per hour or part thereof)

$95

(ii)  from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (fee is per hour or part thereof)

$132

(4)

Exercising customs supervision under section 4(1)—

(a) where a contract is entered into with the Collector of Customs for the full-time services of a customs officer for a period of not less than 12 months (fee is per hour or part thereof)

$41

(b) in any other case—

(i)   on weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to midnight (fee is per hour or part thereof)

$49

(ii)  on weekdays from midnight to 8:00 a.m. (fee is per hour or part thereof)

$67

(iii) on weekends and on public holidays (fee is per hour or part thereof)

$67

(iv)  outside a customs area from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (fee is per hour or part thereof)

$41

(5)

Exercising customs supervision of courier packages under section 4A (fee is per package)

$2.16

(1)

Issuing a certificate of exemption in respect of any aircraft under CPC 5008—

(a)  where one of the conditions is that the aircraft shall not be used for sport or recreation or for hire or reward in the airspace of Bermuda (fee is per month or part thereof)

$1,000

(b) where one of the conditions is that the aircraft may be used for sport or recreation or for hire or reward in the airspace of Bermuda—

(i)   an aircraft of $2 million or less in value (subject to a minimum fee of $2,060 per month or part thereof)

1% of the aircraft value

(ii)  an aircraft of greater than $2 million in value (subject to a minimum fee of $20,600 per month or part thereof)

1% of the aircraft value

(2)

Issuing a certificate of exemption in respect of a vessel under CPC 5008—

(a)  where one of the conditions is that the vessel shall not be used for sport or for recreation in or about the waters of Bermuda (fee is per month or part thereof)

$564

(b) where one of the conditions is that the vessel may be used for sport and recreation in or about the waters of Bermuda (subject to a minimum fee of $1,136 per month or part thereof)

1% of the vessel value

(1)

Applying for registration or re-registration as a dental practitioner under section 7 or section 7A respectively—

(a) on application

$45

(b) on registration

$135

(2)

Applying for registration as a dental assistant, dental hygienist or dental technician pursuant to regulations made under sections 21A, 22 or 23 respectively

$45

(1)

Issuing a permit to excavate a highway under section 11

$321

(1)

Applying for planning permission in respect of any building operation defined as permitted development under the Development and Planning (General Development) Order 1975, or any subsequent amendments thereto

$100

(2)

Applying for planning permission pursuant to Part IV of the Act, unless the applicant is exempted from payment, where the gross floor area of the proposed development—

(a) residential development

(i)     does not exceed 500 sq. ft.

$258

(ii)    exceeds 500 sq. ft. but does not exceed 4,000 sq. ft.

$515

(iii)  exceeds 4,000 sq. ft. but does not exceed 10,000 sq. ft.

$1,030

(iv)   exceeds 10,000 sq. ft.

$2,060

(b) non-residential development

(i)     does not exceed 500 sq. ft.

$800

(ii)    exceeds 500 sq. ft. but does not exceed 5,000 sq. ft.

$1,500

(iii)  exceeds 5,000 sq. ft. but does not exceed 10,000 sq. ft.

$2,500

(iv)   exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. but does not exceed 15,000 sq. ft.

$3,500

(v)    exceeds 15,000 sq. ft. but does not exceed 20,000 sq. ft.

$5,000

(vi)   exceeds 20,000 sq. ft. but does not exceed 25,000 sq. ft.

$7,000

(vii)  exceeds 25,000 sq. ft.

$10,000

(3)

All applications requiring the submission of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) subject to an additional fee (total fee not to exceed $10,000)

$2,500

(4)

Erection of satellite dishes or other telecommunications wireless equipment

$266

(5)

Erection of walls and signs

$266

(6)

Any development not specifically included elsewhere in these Regulations

$300

For the purpose of this paragraph an applicant is exempted from payment of the fee where his application involves—

(a) alterations or extensions to a building listed as a building of special architectural or historical interest in accordance with section 30 of the Act; or

(b)  alterations or extensions to a building, or the construction of a new dwelling, designed specifically to meet the needs of the physically handicapped.

The fees are to be charged on the basis of the development for which planning permission is being sought, and any development for which planning permission has previously been granted shall not be included in calculating the fee.

(7)

On submission of an application for the renewal of planning permission in accordance with rule 9 of the Development and Planning (Application Procedure) Rules 1997

$206

(8)

Applying for planning permission pursuant to Part IV or Part X of the Act for all forms of development commenced before final approval is granted an additional fee will be charged—

(a) where the gross floor area does not exceed 200 sq. ft.

$6,180

(b) where the gross floor area exceeds 200 sq. ft. but does not exceed 1,000 sq. ft.

$20,600

(c)  where the gross floor area exceeds 1,000 sq. ft.

$25,700

(9)

Approval of revised plans pursuant to the grant of planning permission issued under Part IV of the Act

$155

(10)

Applying for the subdivision of land pursuant to Part VI of the Act where the application is—

(a) to alter lot boundaries where no additional lots are created—

(i)     on applying for approval of a draft plan

$361

(ii)    on applying for approval of a final plan

$567

(b) to create one or more additional lots—

(i)      on applying for approval of a draft plan (fee is per lot)

$361

(ii)    on applying for approval of final plan (fee is per lot)

$2,060

“Final plan” for the purposes of this paragraph means the plan of subdivision pursuant to section 35C and includes automatic registration of that plan by the Minister pursuant to section 35D.

(11)

Serving a notice of intention to purchase land upon the Minister under section 62(2)

$560

(12)

Lodging a notice of appeal under section 57

(a) written procedure

$515

(b) enquiry hearing before appointed person

$1,060

For the purposes of the subparagraphs (a) and (b), the fees are to be charged on the basis of the development for which planning permission is being sought, and any development for which planning permission has previously been granted shall not be included in calculating the fee.

(13)

Issuing a condominium license by the Director of Planning under the Condominium General Regulations 1987

$541

(1)

Issuing a dog licence under section 4(1)—

(a) neutered males and spayed bitches

$25

(b) other dogs and bitches

$105

(c) Guide dogs owned by the blind

Nil

(2)

Issuing a duplicate identification tag under section 4(5)

$13

(3)

Licensing premises required to be licensed under section 7

$271

(4)

Licensing premises of breeders as required under section 7C

$310

(5)

Reclaiming a dog under section 13(3)

$116

(1)

Issuing a certificate for exemption from Part V of the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956, under section 5

$20,000

(1)

On application under section 20(2) for a certificate authorising the applicant to provide accredited certificates

$12,000

(2)

On renewal of certificate

$6,000

(1)

Issuing a tax assurance

$170

(1)

Issuing—

(a) a blasting licence under section 6

$750

(b) a blasting permit under section 7

$75

(c)a magazine licence under section 8

$500

(d) a special licence under section 9

$281

(e) a fireworks display licence under section 10

$250

(f)  a permit to manufacture explosives under section 5(2)(f)

$1,086

(1)

Issuing the following annual licences—

(a) a licence to possess, purchase, acquire or import a firearm under section 5

$250

(b) a gun licence for a firearm or ammunition to which section 7(1) (a) applies

Nil

(c) any other gun licence under section 7 (except under section 7(1)(a))

$250

(d) an ammunition licence under section 6

$250

(e) a rifle club licence under section 8

$250

(f)  a firearm dealer’s licence under section 10

$500

(g) a firearm or ammunition licence issued to a registered charitable organisation under section 5 or 6

Nil

(2)

Issuing a temporary firearm licence under section 5

$21

(3)

Issuing a removal permit under section 14

$100

(1)

Issuing a licence in respect of—

(a) a local fishing vessel

$400

(b) a vessel ancillary to a local fishing vessel

$43

(c)a foreign fishing vessel (plus $5 per ton of gross registered tonnage of the vessel)

$4,738

(2)

Registering a fisherman

$25

(3)

Issuing a licence to export or import fish

$87

(4)

Inspecting the fishing boat register

$25

(5)

Issuing a certificate of registration or a certified copy of any entry in a register

$48

(6)

Issuing a licence to take lobsters under regulation 16(3) of the Fisheries Regulations 1972

$125

(7)

Issuing a licence to take spiny lobsters using fixed fishing gear

$1,591

(8)

Issuing a licence to take guinea chick lobsters using fixed fishing gear

$515

(9)

Issuing any licence other than as above

$48

(10)

Issuing a licence to take fish by spear-fishing under Regulation 22(1) of the Fisheries Regulations 2010

$125

(11)

Issuing a licence for foreign vessel to take fish for sporting purposes under section 7(2)(b) of the Fisheries Act 1972

$450

(1)

Issuing an annual licence under section 4 to carry out fumigations

$150

(2)

Issuing a permit under section 5(2)(b) to carry out fumigation

$25

(1)

The signing by the Parliamentary Registrar of a document under seal

$50

(1)

Granting a hotel licence under section 9 (the fee is multiplied by the number specified in the licence as the maximum number of guests who under the licence may be provided with sleeping accommodation at any one time)

$5

(1)

Application under sections 21 and 24 and Schedule 3 for a first registration of the freehold estate

0.1% of the open market value of the estate

(2)

Application under sections 21 and 24 and Schedule 3 for a first registration of a registrable leasehold estate

0.1% of the open market value of the estate or 1% of the annual rent (whichever is greater)

(3)

Application to change the whole or part of a registered title where the owner of the whole or part changes (except that where the dealing involves the change of one of joint owners, the fee will be assessed on the value of the owner’s share)

0.1% of the open market value of the estate

(4)

Application to change the whole or part of a registered title where the owner does not change

$100

(5)

Application under section 35 for a caution against first registration

$100

(6)

Application under section 84 for an inspection of the Register or LTRIM or any or all documents referred to on the Register and held as a scanned document

$10 per parcel number

(7)

Licence to inspect via the internet the Register or LTRIM or any or all documents referred to on the Register and held as a scanned document under section 84

$1,000 per annum

(8)

Application under section 85 for an official copy of a register including extract of The Land Title Registry Index Map (LTRIM)

$25 per parcel number

(9)

Application under section 85 for an official copy of any or all documents referred to on the Register and held as a scanned document

$25 per parcel number

(10)

Application under section 85 for an official search of the LTRIM to reveal parcel numbers within the area searched

$25 per registered parcel revealed

(11)

Application under section 87 for an official search with priority of the Register

$25 per parcel number

(1)

Issuing a sanitary certificate in respect of premises to be licensed under section 18

$206

(2)

Issuing a permit pursuant to section 1(1) authorising the playing of crown and anchor on the premises of any licensed club

$1,500

(1)

Examining an applicant for a diving licence under section 102—

(a)initial

$210

(b)renewal

$32

(2)

Inspecting diving equipment under section 102

$221

(3)

Registering, or transferring registration, under section 102—

(a)any surf-board propelled by sail

$10

(b)any boat of an overall length of 16 feet or less, being a boat propelled by an attached sail

$10

(c)  any boat propelled otherwise than by motor or sail

$10

(4)

Transferring the registration of a boat other than a boat mentioned in paragraph (3) of this item

$40

(5)

Annual registration of a boat other than a boat mentioned in paragraph (3) of this item—

(a)up to and including 12’ 11” in length

$40

(b)and for each additional foot of length or part thereof

$4.50

(6)

Issuing a licence for an island boat under the Marine Board (Island Boats) Regulations 1965—

(a)carrying 1 to 10 passengers

$209

(b)carrying 11 to 25 passengers

$416

(c)carrying 26 to 50 passengers

$625

(d) carrying 51 to 100 passengers

$832

(e) carrying over 100 passengers

$1,034

(f)  rental power-craft

$86

(g) rental boat (other than power-craft)

$47

(7)

Examining an applicant for the purposes of the Marine Board (Island Boats) Regulations 1965 for—

(a) an engineer’s licence

$200

(b) an engine driver’s licence

$125

(c)  a pilot’s licence

$125

(d) renewal (after 2 year probation)

$25

(8)

Issuing a certificate under section 48(4)

$1,034

(9)

Issuing a licence under regulation 4 of the Marine Board (Moorings) Regulations 2000

$150

(a) late fee on moorings

$20

(b) transfer fee on moorings

$100

(c)mooring reinstatement fee

$500

(d) floating docks

$158

(e)pylons

$158

(f)  new mooring application fee

$100

(g)application for floating dock/pylon

$250

(h) retroactive mooring application fee

$1,000

(i)  replacement decals

$25

(1)

Entering a notice of—

(a)an intended marriage under section 6

$103

(b) a caveat under section 10

$52

(2)

Issuing a certificate for marriage under section 7

$52

(3)

(a)  Applying for a special licence under section 13

$26

(b)  Issuing a special licence under section 13

$620

(4)

Copying an entry in the Register of Maritime Marriages under section 19

$31

(5)

Providing express service (within 2 days) on request in connection with paragraph (4) (fee is refundable if deadline not met)

$21

(6)

Searching the Register of Maritime Marriages under section 19

$21

(7)

Correcting an entry in the Register of Maritime Marriages under section 21

$21

(1)

Entering a notice of—

(a)  an intended marriage under section 10

$103

(b) a caveat under section 17

$52

(2)

Issuing a certificate for marriage under section 14

$52

(3)

(a) Applying for a special licence

$26

(b) Issuing a special licence under section 20

$620

(4)

Contracting marriage before the Registrar under section 9

$225

(5)

Copying an entry in the Register of Marriages under section 30

$26

(6)

Providing express service (within 2 days) on request in connection with paragraph (5) (fee is refundable if deadline not met)

$21

(7)

Searching the Register of Marriages under section 30

$21

(8)

Correcting an entry in the Register of Marriages under section 32

$21

(1)

Registering a medical practitioner under section 7—

(a)  on application

$45

(b)on registration

$134

(c)  on re-registration

$27

(2)

Issuing an authorisation—

(a)to a visiting practitioner under section 21

$31

(b)for a locum tenens under section 22

$31

(1)

Issuing a licence to import and export controlled drugs under section 4

$24

(1)

Examining an applicant for a certificate of competence to drive (except that the fee is Nil if the applicant is over the age of 65 years)

$44

(2)

(a) issuing or renewing a ten year driver’s licence not specifically provided for below

$105.84

(b) issuing or renewing a driver’s licence valid for 5 years in respect of a person over the age of 65 years but under 75 years

Nil

(c) issuing or renewing a driver’s licence valid for 2 years in respect of a person over the age of 75 years

Nil

(d)issuing or renewing a driver’s licence valid for 3 years for the driving of a public service vehicle, heavy truck or tank wagon

$75.60

(e) issuing or renewing an interim licence under section 75(2)

$14

(f) issuing or renewing a learner’s permit

$24

(g) replacing a driver’s licence which has been lost or defaced

$30

(3)

Registering a motor vehicle

$35

(4)

Examining—

(a) a vehicle with four or more than four wheels

$47

(b) a vehicle with less than four wheels

$33

(5)

Issuing a duplicate of any document other than a certificate of registration

$18

(6)

Issuing a permit to use a vehicle on excepted days—

(a) general Sunday permit (for vehicles other than water tank wagons and funeral coaches and trucks used by farmers and fishermen while engaged in their trade or business and with permits to use same)

25% of the appropriate licence duty for the vehicle concerned

(b) occasional Sunday permit

$105

(7)

Issuing a day permit to use an unlicensed vehicle, other than a truck

$20

(8)

Issuing a day permit to use an unlicensed truck

$103

(9)

Reinstating a truck permit that has expired

$309

(10)

Examining a driving instructor

$105.84

(11)

Issuing or renewing a driving instructor licence

$106

(12)

Issuing a taxi driver’s identification badge

$23

(13)

Re-issuing a rate card holder

$12

(14)

Issuing a motor car identification plate

$46

(15)

Issuing an initial personalized motor car identification plate

$42

(16)

Issuing an annual personalized motor car identification plate

$80

(17)

Furnishing a certified copy of any entry in the motor car register

$18

(18)

Issuing a motor cycle identification plate

$24

(1)

On application under section 7 for certification

$239

(2)

On renewal of certification valid for 5 years

$239

(3)

Replacing a certificate

$32

(4)

Replacing an identification card

$47

(1)

Applying for registration certificate under regulation 4(1 of the Nursing Rules 2010

$29

(2)

Applying for renewal of registration certificate under regulation 4(1) of the Nursing Rules 2010

$19

(1)

Registering an optometrist or optician—

(a) on application for registration under section 6

$45

(b) on application for re-registration under section 8

$134

(1)

Applying for a patent or extension thereof under section 4

$165

(2)

Applying for the registration of a patent under section 16

$67

(3)

Disclaiming or amending a patent under section 7

$47

(4)

Registering an assignment, charge or transmission of a patent under section 5

$36

(5)

Applying under section 24 or 26 for—

(a) registering or extending a copyright of a design

$165

(b)where there is more than one class, for each class after the first

$21

(6)

Registering any assignment, charge or transmission of—

(a) copyright in a design

$47

(b)where there is a series of designs or marks, copyright in every design owned by the same proprietor after the first

$25

(7)

Applying to change the name, style or address of the registered proprietor of—

(a) a patent or design

$36

(b) where there is a series of patents or designs, each patent or design owned by the same proprietor after the first

$15

(8)

Publishing in the Gazette any application, declaration, disclaimer or other matter required to be published

$36

(9)

Correcting any error or on giving permission to make any amendment in or in connection with an application for a patent or registration of a design under section 40

$36

(10)

Inspecting any design during copyright or after copyright has ceased under section 28

$21

(11)

Searching or inspecting any register kept under the Act under section 39 (fee is per search or inspection)

$21

(12)

Issuing by the Registrar of a certificate other than a certificate of the correctness of a copy under section 41 (fee is per certificate)

$36

(13)

Furnishing information as to whether registration of a design still exists under section 29

$21

(14)

Furnishing a certified copy of an entry in a register or of any specification in a patent under section 39 for —

(a)the first page or part thereof

$36

(b) each additional page or part thereof

$21

(15)

Sealing a duplicate of a patent lost or destroyed under section 15

$36

(16)

Applying to cancel a design

$36

(17)

Filing an application for opposition

$36

(18)

Filing an application under section 4(3) for a provisional patent

$77

(1)

Issuing a certificate to a pedlar plying his trade—

(a)without a vehicle propelled or drawn by mechanical or human power or without a horse or other beast bearing or drawing burden

$93

(b) with a vehicle drawn or propelled by human power

$288