Business Operating Permit

Business Operating Permit

It is expected that every business within the TMA’s jurisdiction obtains a Business Operating Permit.

​As the name sounds, a Business operating permit is a license that enables you to undertake/do business in the City of Tema.

​To fast track the process of acquiring a business Operating Permit and do business with ease within the City of Tema, the Assembly has put in the following measures in place.

Checklist For Processing a Business Operating Permit

  • Produce Registrar Business General Certificate/Certificate of incorporation.
  • Name of Business
  • Name of Business owner
  • Business Location (GPS location)/ Address
  • Contact Detail.

Temporary Permit

  • An applicant receives a Temporary permit that last for 90 days immediately after producing the above requirement.
  • During this period, the Assembly does its due diligence, background checks and processing to generate a Permanent permit for the Applicant.