Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 4 February 2026 — The Department of Behavioural Health, under the Ministry of Health and Human Services, is reminding all individuals and Businesses involved in the sale, distribution, or manufacture of tobacco and tobacco-related products that the registration for a valid tobacco license is mandatory under the Tobacco Control Ordinance 2016.
In accordance with the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands, all persons operating within the tobacco industry must apply for and obtain a Valid Tobacco Dealer’s License. Persons or businesses currently operating without a license, or those intending to engage in tobacco-related business activities, are urged to complete their registration no later than February 28, 2026.
Failure to comply with the licensing requirements may result in enforcement action, including fines, penalties, or closure of business operations, as provided under the law.
The tobacco licensing system supports regulatory oversight, protects public health, and ensures that tobacco products are sold in compliance with national standards. This requirement applies to retailers, wholesalers, importers, distributors, and manufacturers, including roadside vendors and other non-traditional points of sale.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their registration early to avoid delays. Registration forms and detailed guidance can be obtained from Department of Behavioural Services, Sam Harvey’s Building Downtown, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, during normal business hours.
The Department of Behavioural Health Services thanks all business operators for their cooperation and commitment to compliance with the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
For more information about the Department of Behavioural Health Services, be sure to visit our website www.gov.tc/dmhsd and follow our social media accounts www.facebook.com/TCIDBHS and @TCIDBHS on Instagram. You can also visit the Ministry of Health’s Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/tciministryofhealth/.
