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Do you have any cosmetic products you intend to import into Ghana or manufacture locally in Ghana? In this article, we will provide you a guide on how to register cosmetics in Ghana. The registration of a cosmetic product involves the following; Review of the manufacturing process An assessment of…

Are you are worried about getting a visa to Ghana? Do you have a short or emergency business that requires you to travel to Ghana and you urgently need an entry visa? Is the Ghana Embassy in your country of residence several hours away in another city and you have…

It is required to have a valid license before you manufacture or import any medical device in Ghana and registering medical devices with the relevant authorities is key. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is the regulatory body that ensures all medical devices are safe for use. Additionally, they ensure…

Getting a Work and Residence Permit in any country is not that easy -at least there will be quite a lot of paper work-  but it is not impossible. The truth is, no immigration officials will just hand you a Residence or Work Permit. You need to follow the necessary…

In Ghana, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is the sole government agency that has the mandate to grant licenses and regulate the activities of companies that distribute and export petroleum products. There are thirty-three (33) bulk-distributing companies (BDC) in Ghana. These companies have the license from the NPA to do…

Trademark registration is the surest way to protect your service, product or brand as you start your business in Ghana. Trademark is a symbol, words or group of words that serves as an intellectual property of a company and represents the company/brand. In Ghana, there are local laws that govern…

Choosing the right name for your business is a crucial decision. This is because a business name creates an image of the business’ brand in the mind of potential customers. It communicates the idea or service of the business . In addition, it also sets the tone for the way…

Companies that intend to operate in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector are required to register with the Petroleum Commission. The upstream sector includes searching for potential underground or underwater crude oil and natural gas fields, drilling exploratory wells, and subsequently drilling and operating the wells that recover and bring the crude oil…

Every company is expected to stay compliant with all the regulatory bodies within the environment they operate. By so doing, some agencies use the term “Renewal of Registration”, whiles others use the term “Annual Returns”. It is important to note that almost all the regulatory agencies in Ghana have different…