Jewellery / Fabrication License (A)

Jewellery / Fabrication License A

This is a license required for the purchase of refined gold and other precious metals exclusively and directly from the GoldBod to fabricate and produce jewellery ornaments and other forms of castings by a sole proprietorship business. This license allows the licensee to sell the fabricated jewellery and other castings only in Ghana.

License Requirements

Governance and Legal Requirements

COMPANY / BUSINESS PARTICULARS
An applicant shall provide the following information:
- Name of company / business in full
- Other names used in the past
- Date of incorporation or registration
- Place of issue of certificate of incorporation or registration
  - Reference no. of certificate
  - Registered address
  - Telephone contact
  - Business or company’s e-mail address
- Directors’ or sole proprietor’s e-mail address & phone number
- Ghana Card of Sole Proprietor or Directors, Accounts Officer, Operations Officer and Manager
NB: Applicants must attach a true certified copy of their certificate of incorporation or registration.
Names and address of shareholders of company (This applies to limited liability company applicants) An applicant shall provide the following information:
- Name
- Nationality (attach Ghana Card)
- Address (attach utility bill)
- Percentage of shares held
- Digital Address of residence
NB: Applicants must attach Form 3 and their Beneficial Ownership Profile from the Office of the Registrar of Companies.

Operational Requirements

An applicant shall have:

Proposed office regions and towns
Police clearance report
GPS Address of the offices

Financial Requirements

- Working Capital – A minimum capital requirement of GHS 20,000.00 evidenced by bank statement.
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate

FEES AND CHARGES

DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT (GHS)
Application Processing Fee	2,000.00
License Fee	10,000.00
Annual License Renewal Fee	5,000.00

An application for a license must be accompanied by an application processing fee.
After final approval is granted, the applicant will be required to pay the license fee before the license is issued.
A licensed jeweler is required to pay an annual license renewal fee.
All the above-stated fees are payable by cheque or payment order to the GOLDBOD.

Interview

The GOLDBOD Technical Directorate may conduct interviews of shortlisted applicants.

Terms and
Conditions

1. Grant of Licence

Pursuant to the provisions of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), the Ghana Gold Board (“the Board”) hereby grants to:

a License to purchase refined gold and/or alloyed gold from the Ghana Gold Board for the purpose of fabricating jewellery, tablets, coins, ornaments, and other gold or precious mineral products within the Republic of Ghana, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

2. Scope of Authorisation

This License authorizes the Licensee to:

Purchase refined or alloyed gold and other precious minerals only from the Ghana Gold Board for the purpose of jewellery making and fabrication;
Establish workshops, plants, or studios for the manufacture, design, and finishing of jewellery and gold artefacts subject to the approval of the Ghana Gold Board;
Engage in domestic sale, display, and distribution of fabricated products in compliance with Ghanaian law;
Purchase gold jewellery or ornaments or materials for the purpose of jewellery fabrication in Ghana.

3. Conditions of License

This Licence is granted subject to the following conditions:

Sourcing & Traceability
The Licensee shall:
1. Obtain raw materials only from the Ghana Gold Board;
2. Establish workshops, plants, or studios for the manufacture, design, and finishing of jewellery and gold artefacts subject to the approval of the Ghana Gold Board;
3. Maintain and make available for inspection by the Ghana Gold Board the full records of sourcing, processing, and sales of fabricated products;
4. Engage in domestic sale, display, and distribution of fabricated products in compliance with Ghanaian law;
5. Purchase gold jewellery or ornaments or materials for the purpose of jewellery fabrication in Ghana.
Standards & Quality Control
The Licensee shall:
1. Ensure all products fabricated by the Licensee comply with standards of fineness and hallmarking prescribed by the Ghana Gold Board.
AML/CFT & Illicit Trade Prevention
The Licensee shall:
1. Maintain strict Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols in sales;
2. Not engage in transactions involving unlicensed dealers, smuggled minerals, or proceeds of crime.
Local Value Addition & Employment
The Licensee shall:
1. Collaborate with the Ghana Gold Board in promoting skills development, innovation, and local jewellery exhibitions.
Reporting Obligations
The Licensee shall submit to the Ghana Gold Board:
1. Half-yearly returns on acquisition, fabrication, and sales of fabricated products.
Inspection & Compliance
The Ghana Gold Board shall have unrestricted right of entry and inspection of the Licensee’s premises, operations, and records.
The Licensee shall comply with directives issued by the Board from time to time.
Duration & Renewal
This Licence shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issue unless earlier suspended or revoked.
Renewal applications shall be submitted not later than three (3) months before expiry, accompanied by evidence of compliance with obligations and payment of prescribed fees.
Suspension, Revocation & Sanctions
The Ghana Gold Board may suspend or revoke this Licence for:
1. Engaging in illicit mineral trade or export;
2. Falsification of reports or failure to declare transactions;
3. Failure to pay licence fees, levies, or taxes;
4. Failure to comply with a directive from the Ghana Gold Board.

4. Fees & Levies

The Licensee shall pay all prescribed license, and supervisory fees in accordance with regulations made under Act 1140.

5. Miscellaneous

This License does not exempt the Licensee from obtaining, tax registrations, or other statutory approvals.

In the event of conflict, the provisions of Act 1140 and applicable laws shall prevail.