The free zones is the primary agent for industrial development in ghana. Free zones living the west african gateway dream herald. Complying with the data protection act, 2012 act 843. Subject to the provisions of this act any person may apply for a license to establish an enterprise in a free zone. The ghana free zones programme was established by the free zone act, 1995 act 504 with the core objective of promoting economic development through the attraction of local and foreign direct investments, promotion of export diversification and enhancing the countrys foreign exchange earnings. 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. An act to revise the law relating to insurance in order to provide comprehensive provisions for the regulation of the insurance industry and for related matters. The gpha, mps and mph were named as defendants in the proceedings, along with the attorney general of ghana.
As a driver, you need to know what the laws say and how the rules are implemented by the uniformed services along the route. Michael okyere baafi as executive secretary of the ghana free zones authority gfza. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. See who you know at ghana free zones board, leverage your professional network, and get hired. It was enacted by an act of parliament, the free zone act 1995 act 504. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. Use our maps in your image brochures and travel catalogues, or on your website. Get access to the guidelines that govern all partnerships and investments in the lagos free trade zone. Implementation of the program began in september 1996 with the establishment of the ghana free zones board secretariat 27.
A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. The gpha is a statutory corporation established under the ghana ports and harbours authority act, 1986 pndcl 160. There is established by this act a board to be known as the free zones. Sec 3 investigate and determine complaints under the act. Latest news in ghana, nigeria, politics, music download, entertainment, relationships, foreign, general news, events, lifestyle. List of best industrial premises in tema, ghana, top industrial premises in tema, ghana, industrial premises near me, best industrial premises. 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. Free zone companies in ghana including accra, and more. Gfzb stands for ghana free zones board established under the free zone act, 1995. Get acquainted with the local government act 936 minister. Electric, exhilarating, beautifully crafted pdf, ghana must go is a testament to the transformative power of unconditional love, from a debut novelist of extraordinary talent.
A comparative analysis of effective free trade zone. Insurance act, 2006 act 724 the seven hundred and twentyfourth act of the parliament of the republic of ghana entitled insurance act, 2006. Constructmodify lubricating oil blending recycling plant for the manufacture of lube oil. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real. Moving with great elegance through time and place, ghana must go charts the sais circuitous journey to one another. Moti building behind ceps office harbour area, takoradi, ghana. Gfzb ghana free zones board established under the free. Act 504 free zone act, 19951 an act to enable the establishment of free zones for the promotion of economic development, to provide for the regulation of activities in free zones and for re lated matters. This guide presents the most important information about ghanas traffi c laws and enforcement. In ghana, the setting of this study, debates about free secondary education were central in the last three presidential elections. Our functions implement and monitor compliance with act 843. 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.
The act received presidential assent in august 1995. The gfzb was established by the free zone act, 1995 as amended by the free zone act, 2002 to enable the establishment of free zones in. Or add an attractive location map to your real estate flyer. Acts of ghana fourth republic childrens act, 1998 act 560 as amended arrangement of sections part ithe rights of the child subpart irights of the child and parental duty section 1. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested. The ghana free zones board gfzb was established on 31 st august, 1995 by an act of parliament. Act of the parliament of the republic of ghana entitled juvenile justice act, 2003 an act to provide a juvenile justice system, to protect the rights of juveniles, ensure an appropriate and individuals response to juvenile offenders, provide for young offenders and for connected purposes. Schedule to this act shall be approved activities for the purposes of this act. Ghana free zones board august 23, 2017 tune in to happy fm 98. Industrial premises in tema, ghana list of industrial. Gfzb is defined as ghana free zones board established under the free zone act, 1995 somewhat frequently. Acts of ghana first republic criminal procedure code, 1960 act 30 arrangement of sections section part igeneral provisions procedure 1. Act 663, company, ghana, goods, public procurement act 2003.
Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and. The ghana free zones programme is designed to promote processing of goods and services for. How is ghana free zones board established under the free zone act, 1995 abbreviated. The ghana free zones board takes its mandate from the free zones act 1995, act 504 of the parliament of ghana. Our partners and investors can obtain a hardcopy of the official rules and regulations from our corporate office. Since secondary education is much more expensive than primary education, and making secondary. President nana addo dankwa akufoaddo has appointed mr.
Department of banking and finance, school of business and law, university for development studies, wa campus, ghana. Ghana and also to provide for the regulation of activities in the free zones and its related purposes. The nigerian export processing zones act 1992 decree no. Michael kofi baafi as he educates and informs ghanaians about the role of freezones in achieving the industrialisation agenda of npp. Kenya held the lead with 33 free zones, some being very small and confined to only a few firms and only two of which were governmentowned. This guide to law online ghana contains a selection of ghanaian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Power to break out of any house for purpose of liberation. Constitution of the republic of ghana of 7 january 1993 as amended on 16 december 1996 constitution of the republic of ghana national law, english en id 1067017. Ghana free zones board if you are looking beyond the horizon for where to locate your business, then you are at the right place ghana free zones board gfzb. Ghana introduction ghana is the gateway to west africa and welcomes your business. Act of the parliament 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 free zones programme in ghana offers you a conducive business environment to produce at minimum cost for export. An act to enable the establishment of free zones in ghana for the promotion of economic development. The main idea of establishing the free zones is to develop ghana into a hub for manufacturing and processing through value addition for export.
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