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Business Operating Permit

It is expected that every business within the AASWDA’s jurisdiction obtains a Business Operation Permit.

As the name sounds, a Business operating permit is a license that enables you to undertake/do business in the DISTRICT.

In order to fast track the process of acquiring a business Operating Permit and do business with ease within the district, the Assembly has put in the following measures in place


Acquisition of BOP: How to Apply

  • Pay for the form and provide necessary information for filling of the form
  • Take Certificate at the Revenue Office at the main office.

Requirements

  • Must have registered with the Registrar General's Department and have been issued with Certificate of Incorporation/Certificate to commence Business.
  • Registration and permit(s) from Government Agencies/Recognized Association(s) as may be applicable.

Processing Procedure

  • An inspection team made up of members from Physical Planning Department, Budget and Rating Unit, Environmental and Public Health Unit and

    Works Department inspect the premises of the applicant within 5 business days of submission of application.

  • The team makes appropriate recommendations to the District Budget Analyst within 2 business days from the day of their inspection.
  • Upon recommendation by the inspection team, permit is issued after five (5) working days of submission of application at approved fee.
  • Business Operating Permit is valid for one (1) fiscal year and subject to renewal.

Please Note:

  • Fee charged depends on the Business type, size and location. Fees are subject to change and regulated by Fee Fixing Resolution

    adopted by the General Assembly annually.

  • The process for acquiring license/permit for some category of businesses may differ from what has been provided above.

Other Business Licenses includes:

  • Hawkers licence
  • Beer and Wine Sellers licence
  • Petroleum Installations licence
  • Palm-wine and Akpeteshie Distillers or Sellers licences
  • Herbalists’ licences
  • Lorry Park Overseers licences
  • Hotels and Restaurants licences