GIPC Initiates 24-Hour Premium Investment Registration Service for Investors
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has introduced a 24-hour expedited premium service to fast-track investment registration and approvals.
This initiative is designed to enhance efficiency in processing investor applications and improve service delivery. Aligned with global best practices, it offers investors the advantage of priority processing, ensuring a seamless and timely experience.
Announcing the initiative at a media launch in Accra, GIPC’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Simon Madjie stated the service also strategically ties into the government’s 24-hour economy initiative, which seeks to create a dynamic business environment, attract investment, and drive sustained economic growth.
“The new premium service will provide investors expedited processing for their applications, ensuring timely support for urgent business activities,” Mr. Madjie stated.
He further highlighted that, along with ongoing efforts to review the GIPC Act, the initiative demonstrates the Centre’s commitment to removing barriers to investment in Ghana.
The expedited service will cover; Investor Registrations, Renewals of Investor certificates and Automatic and Replacement Quotas.
The premium service is provided upon request and to qualify for this, investors must ensure that all mandatory documents are in order (at the time of request) and submitted to the Centre.
Request Process
- Submit the application and its attachments to exp.investor.services@gipc.gov.gh or in-person.
- Receipt of the application will be acknowledged.
- A designated officer will review the submitted documents. Upon approval, clearance and the required fees will be communicated via the same medium.
- An invoice will be issued for payment into the Centre’s account.
- The client makes payment using the available payment options.
- The request is processed and delivered within 24 hours.
- The company is notified via email or telephone call to pick up the certificate and the letter.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre is Ghana’s foremost investment promotion and attraction agency, and it is under the office of the president.
Guided by the GIPC Act 2013 (act 865) the Centre courts and facilitates valuable investments to stimulate economic growth, unlock opportunities, and spur job creation.
Among its strategic functions, the GIPC formulates investment promotion policies and plans, incentives, and marketing strategies to attract both foreign and local investments.
Again, the Centre is at the helm of Initiating and supporting measures that will enhance the investment climate for both Ghanaian and non-Ghanaian enterprises.
