Licensing of Hospitality Facility/Premises

Owners, managers or operators of Hotel, Motel, Guest House, Hostel, Restaurant and Eating houses are required to acquire environmental sanitation certificate from the Assembly on the suitability of their facility/premises for the intended purpose and renew same annually.

Who to Apply:

All individual or organizations wishing to operate a Hotel, Motel, Guest House, Hostel, Restaurant and Eating-houses within the District.

How to Apply

1. Purchase application form from Revenue Office at main office.
2. Submit the completed application form to the District Environmental Health Officer at the Assembly.

Requirements

1. Must have registered with the Registrar General’s Department and have been issued with certificate of incorporation/certificate to commence Business.
2. Introductory letter from Ghana Tourist Authority.
3. Evidence of medically certified attendants to operate in the hospitality industry.

Processing Procedure

1. Officers from Environmental and Health Unit inspect Applicant’s premises and submit report on findings within three (3) working days of submissions of application form.
2. District Environmental and Public Health Officer issues a certificate of suitability to the applicant through Ghana Tourist Authority within two (2) working days after the inspection.
3. The applicant is informed to contact Ghana Tourist Authority (GTA) for his/her license within seven (7) working days of submission of application form.
4. The District Environmental Health Officer upon approval by Ghana Tourist Authority recommends the Applicant to the Assembly for registration and issuance of Business Operating Permit (BOP) at an approval fee.

Please Note:

Fee charged by the Assembly depends on the type, size and location of the business. Fees are subject to change and regulated by fee fixing resolution adopted by the Assembly annually.