GHANA · EXPORT PROCEDURES
GOLD EXPORT GUIDE
GHANA
Complete documentation and procedures for legal gold export from Ghana.
Legal Compliance
Full Documentation
Secure Transport
Customs Cleared
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
EXPORT
REGULATIONS
REGULATORY BODY
Minerals Commission permits, PMMC assay, Bank of Ghana documentation.
TRADING HUBS
Accra, Kumasi
TIMELINE
7-10 business days
From permit application to export clearance
ESTIMATED COSTS
Export permit: $1,000-3,000 | PMMC assay: $300-800 | Bank docs: $500
EXPORT PROCEDURE
HOW TO EXPORT GOLD FROM GHANA
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
GOLD EXPORT REQUIREMENTS FROM GHANA
- 01Obtain Mineral Exporter's License from the national mining authority — Submit application with business registration, tax compliance, and proof of gold source. Processing: 2-4 weeks.
- 02Complete ICGLR Regional Certification — Conflict-free minerals certificate mandatory for all gold exports from Ghana. Includes chain-of-custody documentation from mine to vault.
- 03Submit Export Declaration to Customs — File Single Administrative Document (SAD) with assay certificate, commercial invoice, and packing list. Pay applicable export duty on FOB value.
- 04Arrange Professional Assay Testing — XRF spectrometry or fire assay certification from accredited laboratory. Required for all shipments over 1kg. Results valid for 30 days.
- 05Secure Armored Transport to Airport — Licensed carrier with full insurance coverage. Transport from Accra, Kumasi to international airport under customs seal.
- 06Final Customs Clearance & Export — Present all documentation at customs checkpoint. Receive Certificate of Origin and export permit. Air freight to buyer destination (7-10 business days total).
Total timeline: 7-10 business days. Total estimated costs: Export permit: $1,000-3,000 | PMMC assay: $300-800 | Bank docs: $500. For expedited processing, contact our export compliance team.
01
License
Obtain export license from regulatory body.
2-4 weeks
02
Assay
Professional assessment and valuation.
24-48 hours
03
Documentation
Complete all customs and bank paperwork.
3-5 days
04
Clearance
Customs inspection and approval.
1-3 days
05
Export
Secure transport and international shipment.
1-2 days
EXPORT TIPS
BEST
PRACTICES
PMMC assay is mandatory
Bank of Ghana approval required
Use Kotoka International for air freight
Maintain EITI compliance records
COST BREAKDOWN
EXPORT LICENSE & GHANA FEES
ESTIMATED COSTS
| ITEM | COST RANGE (USD) | PROCESSING TIME | ISSUING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export Permit / License | $500 - $3,000 | 5-14 business days | DGSM / Minerals Commission |
| Assay / Purity Certificate | $200 - $1,000 | 24-48 hours | Simba Lab / UNBS / PMMC |
| Certificate of Origin | $100 - $500 | 1-3 business days | Chamber of Commerce |
| Customs Declaration (SAD) | $200 - $600 | Same day | Revenue Authority (URA) |
| Secure Transport / Insurance | Variable (1-3% of value) | 5-7 business days | Brinks / Insured Air Freight |
Costs vary based on gold quantity, destination country, and expedited processing requests. Contact our export team for precise quotes.
EXPORT SUPPORT
NAVIGATE
Export Compliance.
Our export compliance team provides end-to-end support for documentation, licensing, and customs clearance. Response within 4 business hours.