It is expected that every business within the AASEDA’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 DISTRICT. In order to fast track the process of acquiring a business Operating Permit and do business with ease within the district, the Assembly has put in the following measures in place Acquisition of BOP: How to Apply Pay for the form and provide necessary information for filling of the form Take Certificate at the Revenue Office at the main office. Requirements Must have registered with the Registrar General’s Department and have been issued with Certificate of Incorporation/Certificate to commence Business. Registration and permit(s) from Government Agencies/Recognized Association(s) as may be applicable. Processing Procedure An inspection team made up of members from Physical Planning Department, Budget and Rating Unit, Environmental and Public Health Unit andWorks Department inspect the premises of the applicant within 5 business days of submission of application. The team makes appropriate recommendations to the District Budget Analyst within 2 business days from the day of their inspection. Upon recommendation by the inspection team, permit is issued after five (5) working days of submission of application at approved fee. Business Operating Permit is valid for one (1) fiscal year and subject to renewal. Please Note: Fee charged depends on the Business type, size and location. Fees are subject to change and regulated by Fee Fixing Resolutionadopted by the General Assembly annually. The process for acquiring license/permit for some category of businesses may differ from what has been provided above. Other Business Licenses includes: Hawkers licence Beer and Wine Sellers licence Petroleum Installations licence Palm-wine and Akpeteshie Distillers or Sellers licences Herbalists’ licences Lorry Park Overseers licences Hotels and Restaurants licences