Energy Commission’s ePortal for Registration of Electrical Contractors

Regulation 9 of the Electrical Wiring Regulations, 2011 (l.i. 2008) states that “the Energy Commission shall keep and maintain a register of all contractors and persons engaged in electrical wiring” in Ghana.

in fulfilment of this regulation, the energy commissions is providing this platform for the registration of all contractors engaged in the business of internal electrical wiring jobs within the scope of l.i. 2008

FALSIFICATION IN FILLING OUT THIS APPLICATION IS SUFFICIENT CAUSE FOR REFUSAL TO ISSUE A REGISTRATION.

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION:

EXHIBIT W1 – TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN):

A Ghana Revenue Authority approved document indicating Tax Identification Number associated with the individual or entity.

EXHIBIT W2 – DOCUMENT REGISTRATION:

Evidence that the applicant has registered with the Registrar General’s Department. Exhibit required include

Certificate of Registration
Certificate to Commence Business
Names, titles, nationality, addresses and telephone numbers of registered Directors and Company Secretary (where appropriate), with at least one (1) Director being a citizen of Ghana, and also one (1) Director resident in Ghana.

EXHIBIT W3 – IDENTIFIABLE OFFICE:

Document(s) indicating the physical location/address of the business office which shall be verified by the Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA), Energy Commission (EC), or other association of electrical contractors recognised by the Energy Commission.

EXHIBIT W4 – ELECTRICAL WIRING CERTIFICATE OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS:

an authentic copy of the Electrical Wiring Certificate or Registration Card of the Designated Electrical Supervisor (DES) or Lead Electrical Inspector (LEI))

EXHIBIT W5 – LIST OF ASSETS:

a list of requisite instruments, tools and other safety equipment along with proof of ownership or availability for use when needed

EXHIBIT W6 – PROOF OF PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEE:

receipt confirming the payment of the prescribed registration fee

EXHIBIT W7 – WORK PERMIT:

For non-citizens, a document approved by the Ghana Immigration Service, Ministry of Interior or other relevant governmental institutions permitting the applicant to work in Ghana as an Electrical Contractor. This applies to all contracts, including sub-contract jobs.

EXHIBIT W8 – LOCAL CONTENT PLAN:

Applicant shall submit a local content plan in accordance with the Energy Commission (Local Content and Local Participation) (Electricity Supply Industry) Regulations, 2017 (L.I.2354).

EXHIBIT W9 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FORM (ARF) AS IN SCHEDULE 10:

An Acknowledgement of Responsibility Form (ARF). The ARF shall be an agreement between a DES/ LEI and a REC.

Applicants will be required to upload the above mentioned documents as part of the Application process. Scanned copies (soft copies) of the documents should therefore be available at the start of Application.

Registration of Electrical Contractors Online Information ACCOUNT DETAILS

Account Name: ENERGY COMMISSION – ELECTRICAL WIRING REGULATION

Account Number: 1011130039212

Branch: HIGH STREET BRANCH

SOLE PROPRIETOR

Registration Fee GHC300

PARTNERSHIP

Registration Fee GHC400

LIMITED LIABILITY

Registration Fee GHC500

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants will be required to upload documents as part of the Application process. Scanned copies (soft copies) of the documents should therefore be available at the start of Application

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION:

EXHIBIT W1 – TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN):
EXHIBIT W2 – DOCUMENT REGISTRATION
EXHIBIT W3 – IDENTIFIABLE OFFICE
EXHIBIT W4 – ELECTRICAL WIRING CERTIFICATE OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
EXHIBIT W5 – LIST OF ASSETS
EXHIBIT W6 – PROOF OF PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEE
EXHIBIT W7 – WORK PERMIT
EXHIBIT W8 – LOCAL CONTENT PLAN
EXHIBIT W9 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FORM (ARF) AS IN SCHEDULE 10

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