Locating in a Free Trade Zone

EXTERNAL LINKS

Registering with the Freezones Authority companies. the following documents: 1. A business plan or visibility study 2. Copy of Certificate of Incorporation 3. Copy of Certificate of Commencement 4. Copy of Companies Code 5. Evidence of possession or lease of real estate property or intent to acquire such property. 6. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with prospective clients. 7. Environmental Protection Agency Permit (where necessary) 8. Evidence of funding/ Capital transfer 9. Any other relevant documents Existing Businesses Already established businesses need the following documents: Awaiting Response from GFZA After successful application, the applicant will receive a response from GFZA on the status of application within 28 working days of receipt of a complete application. A license specifying authorized activity to be undertaken (i.e. developer, manufacturer, commercial or service industry) by the applicant shall be issued to the successful applicant. The investor is required to start operations within 6 months of receiving approval to operate as a free zone enterprise. Commencement of operations The investor is required to start operating within 6 months of receiving approval to operate as a free zone enterprise/developer. The investor is required to pay an initial or renewal fee, but it depends on the activity as Page1 follows: renewal fee of US $4,000. and an annual renewal fee of US $2,500. an annual renewal fee of US $3,000. and an annual renewal fee of US $5,000.

External Links (QR codes vers L3)

• Ghana Free Trade
• Zone Authority