Ghana - Obtain Certificate of Origin

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Certificate of Origin in Ghana, the applicant has to make an application to the International Trade Administration office.
2. The contact link of the International Trade Administration office can be found below. contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain the application form.
4. The application should be addressed to the International Trade Administration office in Ghana.
5. Also, make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. Attach all the documents with the application letter and submit it to the Director of International Trade Administration.
7. Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.Please pay as authority’s advice at the time of applying.
8. After assessing the application and attached documents, International Trade Administration will initially issue an Approval-In-Principle.
9. Not later than six months after the grant of International Trade Administration office, the promoters of a proposed bank will receive a formal notification instructing to submit an application for the grant of certificate.
10. The application should also contain some of the documents in support for the grant of the certificate of origin, addressed to the International Trade Administration Department.
11. Once the verifications of all the documents and application has been done, the applicant will be informed through phone or email to collect the certificate at the same day.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID Proof of the Applicant (PAN/DL/Passport/Bank Passbook)
• Address Proof of the Applicant (DL/ Passport/Bank Passbook)
• Profile of the Company/Establishment.
• Photocopy of I/EC registration document.
• Certificate of Incorporation.
• PAN Card.
• Stamp paper should be purchased in the name of the Company / Establishment.
• Indemnity bond
• The Bond shall only be signed by the Director / Chairman / Partner/ Proprietor of the Company.

Note: Apart from the above listed documents, authorities may ask for additional information or document. Please provide them for smooth processing.

Office Locations & Contacts

International Trade Administration  
U.S. Commercial Service Ghana
U.S. Department of Commerce
Embassy of the United States of America
No. 24 Fourth Circular Road
Cantonments, Accra
Phone: +233 (0) 30 274 1000
Fax: +233 (0)30 274 1401
General Inquiries: [email protected]
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Eligibility

• Those who are 18 years and above are eligible to apply.
• Goods should be of Ghanaian Origin and manufacture.

Fees

• Certificate of Origin (5 Copies)
  • Members (Annual Subscriber & Indemnity Bond holder) – GHS. 80
  • Non-Members (Indemnity Bond holder) – GHS. 100
• Certificate of Origin (8 copies)
  • For Members: GHS.100/-
  • For Non-Members: GHS.200/-
• Certification of Invoice (8 copies)
  • For Members: GHS.50/-
  • For Non-Members: Rs.100/-
• Additional copies (up to 8 copies)
  • For Members: GHS.50/-
  • For Non-Members: GHS.100/-
• Correction charges (per copy)
  • For Members: GHS.10/-
  • For Non-Members: GHS.20/-
• Certification of any other documents, like packing list etc. (on per document basis)
  • For Members: GHS.10/-
  • For Non-Members: GHS.50/-
• Preformed for Certificate of Origin (for 50 sheets)
  • For Members: GHS.50/-
  • For Non-Members: GHS.50/-

Validity

• This certificate is applied for the consignment produced against the purchase order. So, validity of the certificate is applicable for the produced goods.

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is one day.

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Instructions

• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections.
• Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.
• The fee structure for the issuance of the certificate differs based on the nature of the business
• The failure to comply with pre-requisites of the certificate of origin can also result in the closure of a business.
• No center shall operate without proper permission and license.

Required Information

• Business name
• Registration number
• Incorporation particulars
• Full Address of the premises
• Share capital
• Identity document numbers of the directors
• Identity document numbers of the shareholders
• Phone number
• Email address
• Banking details

Need for the Document

• A certificate of origin is a document used in international trade. In a printed form or as an electronic document, it is completed by the exporter and certified by a recognized issuing body, attesting that the goods in a particular export shipment have been produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. A "Certificate of Origin" is also called as "Form A“
• A Certificate of Origin (CO) is an important international trade document attesting that goods in a particular export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country.

Information which might help

• Under the Imports and Exports Regulations, there is a penalty for making a false declaration in respect of any certificate of origin, permit or certification.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

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