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Micro and Small Business Act, 2013 (No. 2 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Montserrat (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of a regulatory framework to facilitate the growth of the small business sector in Montserrat.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Non-governmental entity Registration Subsidy/incentive Tax/levy Agricultural extension Fiscal and market measures Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act provides for a legal and institutional framework for the promotion, development, registration and regulation of micro and small enterprises. It also empowers the Governor to appoint a Micro and Small Business Committee, which shall include a representative of the Department of Agriculture and two private persons. Business may register at certain conditions with the Registrar of Micro Business and Small Business. The Act provides for tax concessions and technical services to be offered to micro and small enterprises. It also provides for appeal againts decisions of the Registrar.

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