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Welcome to Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly

Business Operating Permits

It is expected that every business within Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly’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 Metropolis. In order to fast track the process of acquiring a Business Operating Permit and do business with ease within the Cape Coast Metropolis, the Assembly has put in the following measures in place:

Checklist for Processing a Business Operating Permit

  • 1. The Individual/Corporate organization must produce Registrar General Business Certificate/Certificate Of Incorporation

  • 2. Must have a Tax Identification number (TIN)

  • 3. Name of Business

  • 4. Name of Business Owner

  • 5. Business Location (GPS location)/Address

  • 6. Contact Detail

  • 7. Must provide Copies of relevant document on Operations:
    - Bank of Ghana Certification for Financial Institution
    - Works and Housing Certification for Contractors
    - EPA Certification for Industrial Services
    - Ghana Standard Board Certification
    - Ghana Tourism Certification
    - Fire Service Certificate

After providing copies of relevant documents above, the company business will be taken through a business registration process at the Metropolitan Revenue Office by filling a new business registration form using the details on the above document provided. After the registration and payment the company is given a receipt and business certificate.