The Ministry of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs wishes to advise manufacturers and owners of home and convenience stores who produce and sell essential items to visit the website: www.commerce.gov.lc for the application form and other relevant documents to seek permission for business operation.

Permission has been granted for hardware stores to commence operation from Tuesday April 14, 2020.

All businesses, including hardware stores, must adhere to the Administrative and In-store Operational Protocols issued by the Ministry of Health. A copy is available on our website.

The ministry takes this opportunity to thank the business community for its cooperation and support over the past months and looks forward to continue working with stakeholders as we endeavour to mitigate the impact of this COVID-19 pandemic and return to normal operations in the near future.