Licence acquisition
The right licences, from the right agencies, without the guesswork.
Most businesses need more than registration to operate legally: a permit from the local assembly, approval for the products they sell, or a licence for their sector. Knowing which ones apply, and in what order, is half the work. We work it out with you, prepare the applications and follow them through.
What's included
- A review of your business and a written list of the licences and permits it needs
- Applications prepared and submitted on your behalf
- Follow-up with each agency until there's a decision, including inspections
- A calendar of renewal dates, so nothing lapses
What you'll need
- Your business registration documents and TIN
- Details of your premises: the address and the lease or title
- Product details, labels or samples, if the licence covers products
- Copies of any licences you already hold
Licences we often help with
- Business operating permit from the Metropolitan, Municipal or District Assembly
- Food and Drugs Authority registration for food, drinks, cosmetics and medicines
- Environmental Protection Agency permits
- Ghana Tourism Authority licences for hotels, restaurants and travel businesses
- Fire safety certificate from the Ghana National Fire Service
- Registration with the Data Protection Commission
Who it's for
- New businesses getting ready to open
- Restaurants, hotels and clinics
- Importers and manufacturers
- Businesses told a licence is missing
How it works
- 1
Tell us what you need
Send the short form below. A Plug concierge calls you, free of charge, to understand your business and what it needs.
- 2
Agree the plan and fee
We explain the steps, the documents and the agencies involved, and agree our fee with you in writing before any work starts.
- 3
We handle it
We prepare the paperwork, deal with the agencies and keep you updated at every step until it's done.
Why people trust The Plug with it
One person, start to finish
A Plug concierge is your single point of contact. You won't be passed between agencies, offices and middlemen.
Fee agreed before we start
After a free first call we explain the steps and agree our fee with you in writing. No surprises later.
Official fees paid in your name
Government and agency fees go directly to the agency, with official receipts in your name. The Plug never holds your money.
Professionals where the law requires them
Where a lawyer, company secretary or chartered accountant must act, we bring in a licensed professional and tell you first.
Let's talk about your business
Tell us a little about what you're planning. A Plug concierge will call you to talk it through. The first call is free, and nothing is charged until you've agreed the fee.
