1. Resources
  2. Domestic investment (Activities)
  3. Thimphu
  4. Medium and large industry
  5. Inside Thromde
  6. On govt. land
  7. Tourist standard hotel
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Obtain security clearance  (2) expand_more expand_less
Purchase legal stamps  (1) expand_more expand_less
Prepare architectural, structural and other drawings  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain technical clearance for tourist standard accommodations  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain construction permit  (10) expand_more expand_less
Obtain location clearance  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain letter of interest  (2) expand_more expand_less
Sign land lease agreement  (6) expand_more expand_less
Obtain project approval  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain business license  (3) expand_more expand_less
Open current bank account  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain tax payer number  (2) expand_more expand_less
36 Request tax payer number
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Request construction permit
(last modified: 17/11/2020)

Timeframe ( see details )

Wait until next step

0 mn  -  15 mn
3 days  -  15 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Thimphu Thromde

Gongdzin Lam, Thimphu 11001
Tel: +975 2 336 310 / +975 2 322 757
Fax: +975 2 338 951
Website: www.thimphucity.bt
Closed on National Holidays

Unit in charge

Customer Service Centre, Thimphu City Corporation

Mon: 09:00 - 01:00, 02:00 - 05:00
Tue: 09:00 - 01:00, 02:00 - 05:00
Wed: 09:00 - 01:00, 02:00 - 05:00
Thu: 09:00 - 01:00, 02:00 - 05:00
Fri: 09:00 - 01:00, 02:00 - 05:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Tshering Eden

Asst. Front Desk Officer
Tel: +975 17 973275 / 2550
Email: customercare@thimphucity.gov.bt

Expected results

Registration number
Appointment

Requirements

1. Building application form 1
Building application form 1 (original)
2. Building application form 2
Building application form 2 (original)
3. Technical clearance for tourist standard hotel
Technical clearance for tourist standard hotel (Simple copy)
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Latest land/ property ownership certificate (Simple copy)
Required if the construction is on private land
5. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Architectural drawings (2 simple copies)
2 sets clearly identifying the designer
6. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Structural drawings (2 simple copies)
2 sets clearly identifying the designer
7. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Sanitary/ sewerage drawing (2 simple copies)
2 sets
8. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Plumbing/ water supply drawings (2 simple copies)
2 sets
9. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Electrical/ telephone connection drawings (2 simple copies)
2 sets
10. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Certificates of architect and design engineers (Simple copy)
1 copy each
11. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Registration number of Architect issued by Construction Development Board (Simple copy)
12. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Money receipt for building application form (original)

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Max.  5mn
Attention at counter: Max.   10mn
Waiting time until next step: Min.   3 days - Max.   15 days

Legal justification

1. Thimphu Municipal Development Control Regulation 2016
Thimphu Municipal Development Control Regulation 2016
articles 2.2.1, 2.2.2
2. Bhutan Building Rules 2018
Bhutan Building Rules 2018
Article 23-34
3. Standard operating procedure, Thimphu Thromde
Standard operating procedure, Thimphu Thromde
Article 5.1

Additional information

All documents should be submitted physically at the counter. Once the person-in-charge registers the application, the applicant will receive a registration number via text message. the registration number will be used for tracking the application status and other future correspondences with the Thromde office for the same project. Message of approval for each drawing will be sent via text message at every stage. After the approval of the electrical drawing, the appicant will be notified to request for power clearance letter from the Thromde. A site inspection, if necessary, will be carried out with prior information.

Recourse: Thimphu Thromde

Entity in charge

Thimphu Thromde

Gongdzin Lam, Thimphu 11001
Tel: +975 2 336 310 / +975 2 322 757
Fax: +975 2 338 951
Website: www.thimphucity.bt
Closed on National Holidays

Unit in charge

Compliance & Enforcement Division, Thimphu Thromde

Mon: 09:00 - 01:00, 02:00 - 05:00
Tue: 09:00 - 01:00, 02:00 - 05:00
Wed: 09:00 - 01:00, 02:00 - 05:00
Thu: 09:00 - 01:00, 02:00 - 05:00
Fri: 09:00 - 01:00, 02:00 - 05:00
Closed on National Holidays

Person in charge

Tashi Phuentsho

Chief Compliance & Enforcement Officer
Tel: +975 2 337 144 / +975 17647006
Email: tashiphuntsho@thimphucity.gov.bt
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