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Business Licensing
Businesses rely on information every day. Employees read industry publications, circulate reports, copy articles, prepare presentations, share research materials and reproduce documents for meetings, training and decision-making. Much of this content is protected by copyright.
Copyrighted Content Is Part of Everyday Business
While accessing a publication may be lawful, reproducing or sharing it within an organisation can involve rights that belong to the author, publisher, photographer, artist or other rightsholder.
A CopyGhana business licence provides organisations with a practical way to manage specified copying and sharing of copyrighted content while recognising the people who create and publish that content.
Why Get a Business Licence?
Make Copyright Compliance Easier
Give employees a clear framework for using and reproducing copyrighted materials as part of their work.
Support Your Employees
Allow staff to access and use relevant published information within the terms of the licence without requiring individual permission for every permitted use.
Reduce Administrative Burden
Collective licensing can simplify the process of obtaining permissions where an organisation uses material from multiple publications and rightsholders.
Support Content Creators
Licence fees contribute to the collective management and remuneration of rightsholders whose works are represented by CopyGhana.
Build Responsible Business Practices
Promote respect for copyright as part of your organisation’s professional and ethical standards.
CopyGhana
CopyGhana facilitates collective licensing, manages the relevant repertoire, collects licensing fees, analyses usage information and administers royalty distribution to represented rightsholders.
Who Can Apply?
Business licensing may be relevant to:
- Private companies
- Banks and financial institutions
- Professional firms
- NGOs and non-profit organisations
- Research organisations
- Consultancies
- Industry associations
- Media and communication organisations
- Other organisations that regularly reproduce or share copyrighted materials
Business Licence Rates and Fee Guide
The annual CopyGhana Business Licence fee is based on the number of employees and other covered personnel within the licensed organisation. Fees below are exclusive of VAT.
| Employees / Covered Personnel | Annual Fee (Excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| 1–10 | GH₵1,000 |
| 11–20 | GH₵1,500 |
| 21–50 | GH₵2,500 |
| 51–70 | GH₵3,500 |
| 71–200 | GH₵5,000 |
| 201–500 | GH₵10,000 |
| 501+ | GH₵15,000 |
The employee count may include permanent, temporary and part-time employees, contracted workers, consultants and other professional personnel engaged by the organisation. The applicable band is based on the employee count at the beginning of the relevant licence period.
The fee covers only the specified uses of copyright-protected materials covered by the licence. It does not provide unrestricted permission to reproduce or distribute copyrighted works. Business licences are normally issued for one year; applicable fees may be reviewed for subsequent licence periods.
Ready to take the next step?
Contact CopyGhana about the licence that applies to your organisation.