The government has announced plans to reduce the GH¢1,070 registration fee charged to courier operators as part of efforts to ease the financial burden on industry players and encourage compliance with licensing regulations.
The decision follows extensive consultations with stakeholders in the courier and logistics sector.
Mr Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, said the reviewed fees would be included in a new fees and charges Bill expected to be laid before Parliament soon.
“Mr Chairman, we have put a moratorium till the end of the year for everyone to get themselves licensed, either as an independent operator or under a fleet management operation certification,” he told the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament during its sitting in Accra on Monday.
The Minister explained that the courier industry was an important source of employment for many young people and that government’s decision was aimed at supporting their livelihoods.
“Many of these young men rely on courier services for employment, and without this job, they would be unemployed and could pose a security risk to our country,” he said.
To further facilitate compliance, Mr George said government had approved a temporary 50 per cent reduction in the registration fee.
“Instead of charging GH¢1,070 to register at once, we have decided to give a 50 per cent moratorium on the amount,” he stated.
He added that once the new fees are approved, all operators would be expected to complete their registration within the first three months of 2026, after which enforcement would begin on April 1, 2026.