The Trade and Professional Act Chapter 92:01 governs Huckster licenses.
Who pays this license?
Persons carrying on a business using a Motor Vehicle and persons using a Stall or Tray exposing goods, wares, merchandise or provision (other than livestock or any produce of a thing made or manufactured in Domininca) for sale otherwise than in a building.
When is the license due?
It is due on or before January 31, every year.
How much does the license cost?
There are two types of Hucksters license:
- Itinerant Huckster license which is $250.00 and is paid by persons who use a motor vehicle for carrying on the business of selling goods, wares,merchandise or provisions
- The Other Huckster license is paid by persons who operate their business by using a Tray or Stall for exposing their goods as stated in the Act. The license is $50.00
Are there returns to be filed?
Remittances are sent to the taxpayer on an annual basis reminding them of their hucksters license.
What is the fee late?
10% of the license fee will be charged for any late payments.
Are there criminal penalties?
Any person found guilty of an offence against the act is liable to a fine of $5000.00 and (or) six months imprisonment.