Free Zone Act, 1995 (Act 504)
Section 9(1)
Subject to the Constitution, a free zone developer may, for the purpose of its activities,
(a) acquire land within the area declared in respect of it, or
(b) lease or sub-lease real property it owns, has leased or has the right to use, sell or lease and
may sell or rent buildings to free zone enterprises.
(2) A developer is responsible for
(a) the construction and maintenance of buildings, warehouses, factory shells and may provide
or contract other persons to provide utilities or services such as water, electric power, telecommunications and sewerage,
(b) the development of any other infrastructure necessary for the enhancement of the efficient and effective activities of the zone, in accordance with the Regulations,
(c) the provision of fencing and enclosures to separate the zone from the national customs territory, and ensuring security of the zone,
(d) the provision and contribution to the cost of facilities for the on site customs services determined by the Customs, Excise and Preventive Service,
(e) the undertaking of an investment or a financial venture to facilitate and promote the development of the zone, and
(f) the submission within the periods directed by the Board, reports on development in the relevant zone to the Authority.
Procedure to Follow
1. Incorporate a company in Ghana with the Registrar- General's Department and obtain Certificates of Incorporation and company's constitution and these must be submitted together with the following documents;
Duly completed GFZA Application Form Purchased at ($200 Dollars or its Cedi Equivalent)
Business Plan/Feasibility Study
Evidence of lease or Rental of Land / Factory Premises
Evidence of Export (Memorandum of Understanding/ Letter of Intent with prospective clients)
Environmental Protection Agency Permit (where applicable)
Evidence of Funding/Capital Transfer
Any other document/ Information the Authority may require
2. The GFZA shall notify the applicant of the status of his/her application for License within 28 working days of receipt of a complete application.
3. 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.
4. The investor is required to start operations within 6 months of receiving approval to operate as a Free Zone Enterprise/Developer
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Responsible Institution
5th Link Rd, East Cantonments[Near US Embassy] Accra,
- Email: info@gfza.gov.gh
- Website: https://gfza.gov.gh/
- GPS:
- Telephone: +233 302 780535| 785037|428620|428590 +233 24 217
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