Ghana free zones authority licenses 16 new companies. Commission gmc and the ghana chamber of mines in regulating mining activities in. Ftz free trade zone ecowas economic community of west african states eu european union fdi foreign direct investment gdp gross domestic product gfcf gross fixed capital formation gfzb ghana free zones board ghia ghana ports and harbours authority gipc ghana investment promotion centre gis ghana immigration service. Free zones authority is available on this page, please ensure you have adobe reader to view the documents as they are in the widely accepted pdf format. Ghanas new companies act 2019 passed, this is what to expect. A ghana free zone company may be 100% foreign owned and does not require a resident director for incorporation process to be complete. Aug 29, 2017 the ghana free zones board gfzb yesterday opened its maiden edition of investment week celebration to create the platform for local businesses to take advantage of its exportoriented programmes. The ghana free zones authority gfza was established on 31st august, 1995 by an act of parliament the free zone act 1995 act 504, is to enable the establishment of free zones in ghana for the promotion of economic development. Investors must register with the ghana free zones board gfzb. Decentralization and the limits to poverty reduction. Free zone act, 1995 act 503 the labour act, 2003 act 651 foreign exchange act, 2006 act 723 ghana revenue authority act 2009, act 791 national communications authority act, 2008, act 769 banks and specialized deposit taking institutions act, 2016, act 930. Asthma free school zone this is a neighborhoodbased and schoolcentered program, which provides durable outdoor signage to designate school zones. Amends section 34 by adding a new subsection 4 concerning tax obligations foreign employees towards the ghana government.
Ghana free zones board to delist inactive companies. Ghana free zones authority is making sure there is strict. The ghana free zones board, which is the government agency responsible for the implementation of the programme, is achieving positive results. Its important and expected role requires the board to. Ghana free zones board business profile on ghanayello. Ghana standards board food, drugs and other goods general labelling rules, 1992 in exercise of the powers conferred on the ghana standards board by subsection 1. A partnership is resident for a year if any of the partners resided in ghana at any time during that year. Ghana free zones authority looking beyond the horizon. How to obtain free zones licence in ghana the law office of. An act to enable the establishment of free zones in ghana for the promotion of. Contents introduction 1 bank of ghana act 2002, act 612 239 banking act 2004, act 673 4067 financial administration act 2003, act 654 68103 foreign exchange act, 2006 act 723 104122.
If your symptoms and peak flow, if used return to green zone after 1 hour of above treatment. A license to establish a free zone company may be granted to a company or partnership incorporated in ghana. Free zone developers and enterprises shall be free to negotiate and establish contracts of employment, provided such terms of employment are consistent with i. Pdf particularities of allergy in the tropics researchgate. There is establishment by this act a board to be known as the free zones board, referred to in this act as the board. Eop 20190905 ghana free zones authority is making sure there is strict compliance to state regulations ceo. Free zone amendment act 2002 free zones act 1995 free zone act no.
How to obtain free zones licence in ghana the law office. The ghana free zones authority gfza was established on 31st august, 1995 by an act of parliament1995 act 504, to enable the establishment of free zones for the promotion of economic development. It was enacted by an act of parliament, the free zone act 1995 act 504. Unless qualified for exemption under schedule 1 of the vat act, goods supplied within ghana by free zone operators are liable to vat at the standard rate. Sep 04, 2020 the management of the ghana free zones board has announced that it intends delisting of inactive companies from the board. Government of ghana ministry of works and housing greater accra resilient integrated development project garid draft final report environmental and social audit of kpone landfill by lukman y.
Childhood asthma control test for children 4 to 11 years old. The ghana free zone board gfzb was established by the free zone act, 1995 act 504 as amended by the free zone amendment act, 2002 act 618 to enable the establishment of free zones in ghana for the promotion of economic development. This test will provide a score that may help your doctor determine if your childs asthma treatment plan is working or if it might be time for a change. Continue monitoring to be sure you stay in the green zone. Act 630 ghana maritime authority act, 2002 e iii the ghana shippers council, and two women with specialised knowledge in the maritime industry nominated by the minister. Division for ocean affairs and the law of the sea united nations, 1982. Definition asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways.
Asthma free school zone asthma basics for children. The ceo, took the opportunity to congratulate and urged them to. In all, eight staff members were awarded for achieving between 15 20years of dedicated service to the authority. Free zone act, 1995 act 503 the labour act, 2003 act 651 foreign exchange act, 2006 act 723 ghana revenue authority act 2009, act 791 national communications authority act, 2008, act 769 banks and specialized deposit taking institutions act, 2016, act. Free zone operators do not need to register for vat in ghana if all their local supplies are properly cleared through customs division and are covered by the customs division documentation as. The ghana free zone authority was established on august 31, 1995 by an act of parliamentthe free zones act, 1995 act 504, to enable the establishment of free zones in ghana for the promotion. This act enable the establishment of free zones in ghana for the promotion of economic development. Oct 17, 2018 the ghana free zones authority gfza was established by an act of parliament, the free zones act 1995 act 504 in 1995. There is no stipulated minimum capital required in order to establish a company in the ghana free zones. This was disclosed by the management of the board at the public accounts. Royal decree of 23 may 1980 establishment of a fishery zone around jan mayen. Kv svalbard may 816, 2007, interview with staff on board kv svalbard and personnel on board inspected vessels. The free zone act, 1995 act 504 is amended in section 34 by the substitution for subsection 4 of the following subsection. Legislation online parliament of ghana, ghana pdf consulted on 20211 abstractcitation.
Acts of ghana provisional national defence council decree ghana cocoa board law, 1984 pndcl 81 as amended arrangement of sections section part iestablishment of ghana cocoa board 1. An application to establish a free zone company must. The companies act, 2019 has been in the works since 2018 and replaces the companies act, 1963 act 179. An act to enable the establishment of free zones in ghana for the promotion of economic development. Amendment to the free zones act, 1995 act 504 the parliament of the republic of ghana has passed an amendment to the free zones act, 1995 act 504 by issuing a legislative instrument l. On 2 august 2019, the president of the republic of ghana nana addo dankwaakufoaddo announced that the long awaited ghana companies act, 2019 had been assented into law. Ghana cocoa board law, 1984 pndcl 81 as amended arrangement of sections section part iestablishment of ghana cocoa board 1. A company is resident if it is incorporated under the companies act, 1963 act 179, or management and control of the company is exercised in ghana at any time during the year. Asthma management and prevention for adults and children older than 5 years. Part vi contains incentives for investors, including employment practices. Gan builds upon the work of the international study of asthma and allergies in childhood isaac and the international union. Division of the ghana revenue authority to check the illicit trade in tobacco.
Act 504 free zone act, 1995 9 except as otherwise provided in this section, the board shall regulate the proce dure for its meetings. Contracts act, 1960 ca 6 or the state lands act, 1962 act 125. Free zone operators do not need to register for vat in. The ghana free zones programme is designed to promote processing of goods and services for export. Ghana free zones board accra, ghana contact phone, address. As required by law, the environmental protection agency examines the. The ghana free zones authority gfza, is a ghanaian governmentcontrolled institution formed on 31 august 1995 to facilitate the setting up of free zones in ghana to improve the economic development and to regulate its related activities. Sep 05, 2019 general news of thursday, 5 september 2019. Of the parliamnet of the republic of ghana entitled the free zone act, 1995 an act to enable the establishment of free zones in ghana for the promotion of economic development. The ghana free zones authority held it end of year dinner to climax a successful year and to honor distinguished staff members for their commitment to the authority. The ghana free zones board gfzb was established on 31 st august, 1995 by an act of parliament. Pdf allergic diseases are distributed worldwide and their risk factors and triggers.
In exercise of the powers conferred on the minister responsible for trade and industry by sections 262 and 41 of the free zone act 1995 act 504, and after consultation with the minister responsible for customs and exercise and the commissioner of customs, excise and preventive service in accordance with section 262 of act 504, these regulations. Public health act, 2012 8 act 851 the eighth hundred and fiftyone act of the parliament of the republic of ghana entitled public health act, 2012 an act to revise and consolidate the law relating to public health to prevent disease, promote, safeguard, maintain and protect the health of humans and animals and to provide for related matters. Free zones board, referred to in this act as the board. Dec 29, 2020 ghana free zones authority board of directors. The purpose of this report the global asthma report 2018 is the third such report prepared by the global asthma network gan. Mar 05, 2018 the asthma smartset for primary care has been updated with new and updated smartphrases for initial evaluation, followup, asthma history, asthma control, exacerbations, spirometry, and inhalation treatment for both children and adults. Free zones board moves to attract local businesses ghana news. Ghanas new companies act 2019 passed, this is what to. Land use and spatial planning act, 2016 1 act 925 arrangement of sections section application. The authority was planned to improve the processing and manufacturing of goods. Ghana free zones authority plans for special economic zones.
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