It is expected that every business within the Asokwa Municipal Assembly’s jurisdiction obtains a Business Operation Permit. As the name sounds, a Business Operating Permit is a license that enables you to undertake/do business in the Municipality. Applications for this license are done at the Revenue Unit of the Assembly located at the ground floor, adjacent the Client Service Unit at the entrance of the Assembly block.
ACQUISITION OF A BOP LICENSE
- Submission of an application or introductory letter to the Municipal Chief Executive
- Submit relevant documents for processing. The relevant documents include;
Registration/Certificate of Incorporation from the Registrar General’s Department.
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Name of Business
- Name of Business owner
- Business Location (GPS location)/ Address
- Contact Details
3.A premises check would be rendered by designated officers of the Municipal Assembly.
BUSINESS CHANGE & CLOSURES
A change of business name / closure of business shall be communicated to the Assembly.
Please note that an operating license is not transferable. Transfer of ownership shall be deemed as termination of license agreement.
BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS
The BOP expires 31st December in the year of issue and is subject to renewal the following year.
The renewal is done in accordance with satisfaction of the Assembly guidelines on permit renewals.