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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…

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…

Ghana as a country is privileged to have a thriving economy with many opportunities for businesses to grow. To support businesses grow, there are 23 commercial banks that operate in the country at the moment. These banks include local and foreign banks and are able to open a bank account…