Ghana - Apply for Commercial Radio License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Commercial Radio License, the applicant has to approach the National Communications Authority link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. If the application is successful, the applicant will be invited to attend an inspection of the proposed radio station site. This is to ensure that it meets the technical and environmental requirements for broadcasting.
12. If the application is approved, the applicant will be issued a commercial radio license by the NCA.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Identification card (RG)
• CPF (taxpayer registration)
• Proof of income
• Proof of residence
• Passport size photographs
• Proof of completion of the firearms training course

Office Locations & Contacts

National Communications Authority
No. 6 Airport City
KIA, Accra, Floors 1-2, 4-9
GL-126-7029
P. O. Box CT 1568, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
Phone - +233 (0)30 277 1701
Phone - +233 (0)30 277 6621/ 50 145 1522/ 50 152 8375
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual or an organization who intends to Apply for Commercial Radio License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15-20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Nation identification number
• Date of birth
• Name
• Age
• Gender
• Qualification
• Father’s name
• Residence
• District
• ZIP code
• City
• Address
• Contact details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Commercial Radio License in Ghana is a permit issued by the National Communications Authority (NCA) that allows individuals or organizations to operate a commercial radio station to broadcast content to the public in exchange for revenue.

Information which might help

• Commercial radio stations in Ghana are subject to a range of regulations and restrictions, including restrictions on content, advertising, and ownership.
• The NCA is responsible for enforcing these regulations and ensuring that commercial radio stations operate following the law.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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