The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for Jewellery and Fabrication Licences (Categories A, B, and C) as well as Refinery Licences, effective Tuesday, 22nd October 2025.
This initiative forms part of GoldBod’s broader mandate to formalise downstream gold value addition, enhance regulatory compliance, and promote sustainable industry growth in line with the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).
GoldBod reminds the general public that only duly licensed persons are authorised to engage in gold trading, jewellery manufacturing, gold fabrication, and gold refining in Ghana.
Engaging in these activities without a valid GoldBod licence constitutes an offence punishable under Act 1140.
All existing licences previously issued by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for gold refining, fabrication, and related operations are no longer valid under the current legal framework.
Accordingly, all existing jewellery manufacturers, fabricators, and gold refineries are required to regularise their operations by applying for and obtaining a GoldBod licence under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140) by 31st December 2025.
Operating a gold refinery, jewellery manufacturing, or gold fabrication business after this non-extendable deadline without a valid GoldBod licence will constitute a criminal offence.
Please note that manual or in-person submissions will not be accepted. Applicants are advised to carefully review all eligibility requirements, documentation checklists, and applicable fee schedules published on the GoldBod website before submission.
New Licences Available for Application
Jewellery & Fabrication Licence – Category A
For Ghanaian sole proprietor artisans and fully Ghanaian-owned small-scale jewellery businesses engaged in fabricating jewellery and other castings solely for local sale.
Jewellery & Fabrication Licence – Category B
For fully Ghanaian-owned registered businesses or medium-sized manufacturers engaged in fabricating jewellery and other castings for both local sale and export.
Jewellery & Fabrication Licence – Category C
For large-scale companies (local and foreign) engaged in fabricating jewellery and other castings for local sale and export.
Refinery Licence
For entities seeking to operate gold refineries in Ghana.
How to Apply
Visit www.goldbod.gov.gh and create or log in to your account.
Select the relevant licence category and review the eligibility checklist.
Fill out and upload all required documents (business registration, KYC, beneficial ownership details, tax and SSNIT clearance certificates, permits, and evidence of operational readiness).
Submit the completed application and pay the prescribed fees through the approved electronic channels.
Applicants will receive automated updates on their application status and interview schedules via their registered accounts and email addresses.
For detailed information on eligibility criteria, fees, documentation, and timelines, visit www.goldbod.gov.gh or use the Contact section of the website to reach the Licensing Department.
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