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The Creative Arts Agency (CAA) is preparing to introduce a mandatory registration and licensing regime for all creative enterprises in Ghana as part of a broader effort to improve regulation, accountability and professionalism across the sector.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 Behind the Scenes Ghana Project Dissemination in Accra on Tuesday, June 30, Acting Chief Executive Officer Gideon Aryeequaye said the initiative forms a key part of the Agency’s drive to strengthen governance within Ghana’s creative industry.
“Every creative enterprise will have to be registered and licensed by the Creative Arts Agency,” he stated.
According to Aryeequaye, the proposed framework will enable the Agency to build a comprehensive database of creative practitioners and businesses operating across the country. He explained that having reliable industry data will make regulation more effective while supporting informed policy decisions.
“The idea is for us to be able to gather enough data and work with it, and also to make it easier to regulate the system,” he said.
He disclosed that the Agency is in the final stages of developing the operational guidelines that will govern the implementation of the new policy and encouraged industry stakeholders to comply once the regulations take effect.
Aryeequaye also warned that failure to register or obtain the required licence could attract legal sanctions. Offenders may face fines, a prison term of up to two years, or both, in accordance with the regulations.
He noted that the new framework is designed to raise professional standards, promote greater accountability and create a more organised creative ecosystem capable of supporting the long-term growth of Ghana’s creative economy.
According to the Acting CEO, the Agency remains committed to bringing greater structure and transparency to the sector while ensuring that creative practitioners and businesses operate within a well-regulated environment.
