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Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd provides comprehensive trade services to major global corporations operating in Ghana as well as the medium scale enterprises. With a direct presence in three major countries in Africa and operating an account with Citigroup which operates in over 150 countries across the world, Zenith Bank Ghana's global reach and local market knowledge provide powerful leverage for our importing and exporting customers. Solutions are customized to our customers` needs, integrating Letters of Credit and other trade finance alternatives or products for a truly end-to-end trade proposition.
 

 

Import / Export bills for Collection
 
Imports under Collection
 
 
Sight bills
A. Import Declaration Form

B. Customs Declaration Form or Bill of Entry

C. Inspection Certificate or such other certificate as may be Required

                                  
 

(A,B,C to be submitted after goods are cleared from the port)

 
 
 
    Acceptance bills
  - Customs Declaration Form or Bill of Entry
- Import Declaration Form

- Inspection Certificate or such other certificate as may be required.

 
 
 
 
 
Open account
 
- Seller’s Final Invoice
- Customs Declaration Form or Bill of Entry
- Import Declaration Form

- Inspection Certificate or such other certificate as may be
  required.

- Transport document (bill of lading, air waybill etc)
 
 
Advance payment
 
Advance payment (for amounts not exceeding $25,000.00)
 

- Import Declaration Form

- Proforma Invoice
 
 
Direct Transfers / Invisible Transactions

 

 
Transfer of Net Ticket Sales by Airlines/Other Transportation Systems.

 

- Manifest

- Auditors Certification of sales and related expenses.

- Tax Clearance Certificate

 
*Applicant should have enough balance in the bank account to cover the transfer request of the period.  (No overdrafts)
 
 
 
Foreign Earnings due Foreign Shipping Lines/Other Freighters.

 

- Invoice or Bill (claim by carrier)

*Applicant should have adequate balance in account to cover transfer.

 
 

Repatriation of Expatriate Personnel’s Emoluments.

- Resident and Work Permit

- Appointment or Contract Letter.

- Income Tax Clearance Certificate (current).

 

 

Principal and interest on Foreign Credits

- Copy of Loan Agreement

- Evidence of inflow of funds/ or delivery of loan funded equipment/item into Ghana.

- Repayment Schedule/Demand Note

 

   
 

Contracts and Consultancy Fees

- Copy of Contract Agreement (refer to Terms of Payment)

- Payment Certificate (for job executed under construction contracts).

- Demand Note/ or Evidence of Payment by service user.

 

 

Court Judgement Award

- Copy of Judgement Order signed by the Court Registrar.

* The judgement will be verified from the court.

 

Insurance and Re-insurance Premiums

- National Insurance Commission’s Approval

- Invoice  or  Demand Note

 

 

 

Equity Investment – Initial Capital Outlay and Income (Dividends, Profit etc)

 

-     Evidence of capital inflow into Ghana and conversion into Cedis.

- Signed Audited Accounts

- Resolution Declaring  Payment of Dividends to Shareholders

- Tax Clearance Certificate/Withholding Tax Deduction.

 

 

Principal and  Earning  on  Capital and Money Market Instruments  (Bonds   -  3 years and above)

 

- Evidence of inflow for the purchase of instrument.

- Evidence of  purchase

- Evidence of interest payment.

- Tax Clearance Certificate/Withholding Tax Deduction.

 

 

Technology Transfer & Management Agreement Entitlements.

 

- Evidence of Certification or approval under LI 1547 or any authorizing body.

- Copy of Technology Transfer or Management Agreement (Refer to Terms of Payment).

- Tax Clearance Certificate/Withholding Tax Deduction.

 

 

Repatriation of Proceeds from Share Transfer

- Copy of Share Transfer Deed.

- Evidence of Settlement by  Transferee

- Tax Clearance Certificate

 

 
Purchase of Capital & Monetary Instruments Abroad

- Copy of Prospectus/or Sale –Purchase Agreement.
- Transfer to brokerage firm or issuing institution.

 

 
Transfer of Proceeds from Sale of Landed Property (by non- Ghanaians)

 

- Evidence of   Title.

- Copy of  Transfer of  Title Deed

- Evidence of Settlement

- Tax Clearance Certificate.

 

 
Purchase  of   Property Abroad

- Offer  letter

- Sale/Purchase Agreement

- Title Deed

- Valuation Report

- Demand  Note from lawyers/estate agent

 

 

Mortgages

- Mortgage Agreement in the name of the applicant showing the individual  percentage and amount to be contributed.

- Bank’s assessment  certificate in granting the mortgage facility.

- Letter from the bank  confirming that applicant has taken mortgage, stating amount, tenor etc.

 

 

Remittance of Proceeds from Trade Fair Participation by Non-Residents.

 

- Certificate of participation issued by Ghana Trade Fair Authority.

- Evidence of Sales and  Payments.

 

 
Other Payments (Subscription, Educational, Medical, etc.)

 

Invoice or  Bill or Debit Note

 
Payment for lease of aircraft

- Lease agreement with payment details

- Registration with Ghana civil aviation authority

- Debit Note/ Invoice

 
 
 
 
 
   
Documentary Letters of credit 
 
 

import Letters of Credit.

- Pro-forma Invoice
- Import Declaration Form
- Letter of credit application form

 
 
Import and export Letters of Credit available by:
 
    payment
    acceptance
    deferred payments
    negotiation
    mixed payment
   
 

 

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