Ghana - Apply for Commercial Radio Broadcasting License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Commercial Radio Broadcasting License, the applicant must visit the National Communication Authority or Ministry of Communications Contact link
2. Applicants must go to the national communication office in Ghana and obtain the application form.
3. The applicant has to enter all the information in the application form.
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
6. Upon receipt of the application file, the NCA receiving officer will verify, if all the necessary information and documentation have been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before registering the application file for assessment and consideration by the NCA Registration and Certificate Board.
7. Applicants will be required to pay the application fee as mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page and obtain an acknowledgment slip as proof of submission of the application.
8. The application will be processed as per the information and documentation provided, which is why applicants are advised to provide sufficient information to enable the NCA to evaluate the business/company and make its decision.
9. Notice of the decision (Approval, Deferral, or Rejection) for the application will be communicated to the client as pre preferable mode (in writing /phone/email/ in-person).
10. The certificate will be granted if the NCA certificate board is satisfied with the applicant’s ability to deliver on its proposed business plan.
11. If approved, the applicant will be required to produce a proof of identity document and the acknowledgment slip, while collecting the certificate, at the NCA head office where the application was lodged.
12. The Amateur Radio certificate shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the NCA Licensing Board deems fit to impose in each case, and such terms and conditions or requirements shall be endorsed on the certificate.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• A copy of the valid company registration certificate
• Valid identification document
• Proof of payment (application fee).
• Proof of age.
• Certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the company in Ghana.
• Certified copy of the Certificate of registration (if not incorporated in Ghana).
• Certified copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

National Communications Authority
NCA Tower, KIA, 6 Airport By-pass Rd, Accra, Ghana
JR3F+FC Accra, Ghana
Complaint hotline: +233(0)307011419
Complaint email: [email protected]
Contact number- +233(0)302 776621/771701
Email id: [email protected]
GPS address: GL-126-7029
Contact link

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
5th & 6th Floors, MOC Office Complex
Abdul Diof Road, Ridge. Accra. Adjacent to Kofi Annan ICT Centre of Excellence
HR54+MX Accra.
Postal address: P.O. Box M38, Accra. Ghana
Digital Address: GA-079-0539
Telephone: 233-302-666465
Fax: 233-302-667114
Email id: [email protected]
Contact number: +233302666465
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual who is Experienced and qualified 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 30 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

• Name
• Address
• Contact address
• Age
• Zip code
• Nationality
• Fac
• Email
• Mailing address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Commercial Radio Broadcasting License in Ghana is a legal authorization granted by the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana to individuals or organizations to operate a commercial radio station.
• This license permits the licensee to broadcast radio programs for commercial purposes, including generating revenue through advertising, sponsorship, or other commercial activities.

Information which might help

• The Commercial Radio Broadcasting License is regulated by the NCA, which is the government agency responsible for the regulation and oversight of communication services in Ghana.
• The license outlines the terms and conditions that the licensee must adhere to, including technical specifications, programming standards, advertising guidelines, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• The application process may include providing detailed information about the proposed radio station, such as its ownership structure, programming format, coverage area, technical equipment specifications, and financial sustainability plan.