Licences are granted by the Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA).

Procedure
Licences within a sector of economic development will be granted only when the approvals for related procedures have been given. These may include, but are not restricted to:

• Approvals by the SIB with the sector of investment

• Permission from the Planning Authority

• Approval for a Gainful Occupation Permit if required

Cost of a License
The cost of a licence will vary depending on the type of activity and duration of the licence.
There is a processing fee when issuing most of the licences and the processing fee also vary in cost depending on the type of activity and duration of the license.
Basic cost section provides the current cost for the licenses.

Renewal of a Licence
A licence is valid for various terms varying from 1 year to 5 years.

Miscellaneous
In the fisheries sector, it is the boat that is licensed and not the fishermen.
In the agricultural sector, permits are issued instead of licences, except for livestock breeding.

SLA Guidelines
SLA Guidelines Pt 1
SLA Guidelines Pt 2