Free Zone Act, 1995 (Act 504)
Section 24(1)
Sales of goods and services by a domestic enterprise from the national customs territory to
enterprises in the free zone and single-factory zone shall be considered as exports.
(2) A domestic enterprise is eligible to benefit from the prevailing export incentive available to a
national exporter and shall not require an export licence for the sale of goods and services to enterprises in the free zone or single-factory zone.
(3) An enterprise in a free zone or single-factory zone may purchase goods and services sold by a
domestic enterprise with local currency obtained through conversion of foreign currency through a bank or a licensed foreign exchange bureau.
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
Relevant Forms to Download
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Fees/ charges
GHC 398
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