Accra-Ghana, June 1, GNA – Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) continue to digitize its operations by establishing an ‘AfterCare Unit’ to act as a bridge between enterprises and the Authority in addressing their pertinent questions and concerns.
The AfterCare Unit provides a seamless experience for prospective investors and allows them to easily navigate through the various sections, access relevant information, and efficiently complete the license application process on GFZA’ website.
The Unit which was launched in Accra on the theme: “Driving Business Growth Through Sustainable Access to Resources, Information and Markets,” would offer a comprehensive overview of the Free Zones license, highlighting the benefits and opportunities available to investors and business owners.
Mr Michael Oquaye Jnr., Chief Executive Officer, GFZA, in his address, said the AfterCare Unit aimed at attracting a greater number of investors to Ghana’s Free Zones, promoting economic growth and development.
“We are excited to be at the forefront of this digital revolution and invite investors from around the world to explore the opportunities on our website,” he said. The Authority’s website has been revamped to make application processes hustle-free for investors, no matter where they are,” he said.
Mr Oquaye Jnr., congratulated the eleven free zone enterprises that participated in the just ended market access activity to Kenya organised by the AfCFTA National Coordination Office in collaboration with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI).
Miss Amanda Gadzekpo, Secretary, Association of Free Zones Enterprises, in an interview with the Ghana Agency News (GNA), said the GFZA was committed to providing support for business owners to surmount some pending challenges.
She said though enterprises continued to excel in their operations, utility tariffs, poor road network and theft had remained a challenge, negatively affecting their efforts.
Miss Gadzekpo urged the Ghana Free Zones Authority to discuss with key stakeholders to review the tariffs and Growth and Sustainability Act, to encourage shareholders to invest more in their business.
She said: “Free Zones has tax exemptions which allow enterprises to export to neighbouring countries through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA) and business owners who export more than 70 per cent products could join the Free Zones since it created avenue for Ghanaian businesses.”
