Business Operating Permit

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GENERAL INFORMATION

It is mandatory to obtain a business license from the Assin South District Assembly if you want to establish a business in Assin South. Any person who sets up a business to operate either within the limits of the District is obligated to apply for a Business License by law. This license expires on 31st December of each year and must be renewed yearly at a fee.

This Revenue Unit of the District Assembly is in charge of fees. The Business License Division is located in the District Assembly premises. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5PM. For more information do contact the revenue unit / finance office which is in the first and second floor of the District Assembly.

PROCESSES TO OBTAIN A BUSINESS OPERATING PERMIT FROM THE ASSIN SOUTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

Write an application or introductory letter to the District Chief Executive stating the Name of Business, Type of Business and Location of Business.
Add all relevant documents (Certificate to Commence Business, Certificate of incorporation etc .if any)
Cross check of the relevant documents with the Registrar General Department and other issuing authority like the Bank of Ghana for financial institutions.
Inspection of office premises if necessary.
A bill is generated and served on the applicant with reference to the Local Government Act (Act 462) sections 34, 78, 94, 98 and also in accordance with the Fee Fixing Resolution of the Assin South District Assembly depending on the type and location of the business.
A Receipt and a Certificate are issued after payment.
The Certificate is renewable yearly.

APPLY FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE

The Assin South District Assembly requires that anyone or organization intending to carry out a business or profession as a whole should first endeavor to apply for an Operating License to make legal the existence of the business. Applications for this license is done at the Revenue Unit / Finance Department of the District on the first and second floor as indicated earlier.

BUSINESS CHANGES & CLOSURES

Also any change of name of business or closure of business should also be communicated to the same outfit so that we can update our records for future decisions. Please note that an operating license is not transferable. Transfer of ownership is considered termination of license agreement. Also, a new business cannot use the license of an old business.

BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS

Businesses in the District must renew their Business Operating Permits Licenses every December 31st. The renewal can be done using the same procedure you passed through in applying for the operating License.