Beauty Ghana Show Invitation

INVITATION

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DTE) and our provincial agency Free State Development Corporation (FDC) representing the Free State Province, would like to invite Cosmetic Manufacturers to participate in the upcoming Beauty Ghana Show, scheduled to place in Accra, Ghana from 25 – 27 June 2026.

The Department of Trade Industry and Competition (the dtic) offers South African manufacturing companies the opportunity to showcase their products at various international trade fairs. In this instance, the scheme which provides funding for successful applicants, is called the Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS), and Emerging Exporters are encouraged to participate under this scheme.

Companies who meet the criteria, set out by the dtic, may apply for funding, and successful applicants will enjoy the following benefits – upfront payment of exhibition costs, freight forwarding, one economy class return flight ticket, accommodation (breakfast and dinner included), printing of marketing material.

Qualifying Criteria

To qualify for financial support, an emerging exporter should meet the following requirements:

• Be a registered legal entity in South Africa in terms of the Companies Act of 2008 (as amended); the Close Corporations Act,1984 (as amended) or the Co-Operatives Act, 2005 (as amended).
• Must comply with statutory requirements including registration with SARS for tax clearance certificate, export registration with customs and excise and CIPRO.
• For a business to qualify, it must be:  (a) owned by a black South African citizen with at least fifty-one percent (51%) ownership and managed by black person(s), (at least 51%) woman, or youth owned or disabled persons and with a turnover of less than the applicable sector threshold as per the latest Department of Small Business Development gazette or Act; (in this case for a manufacturer – less than R25 million).  *Please familiarize yourself with the newly published guidelines and requirements).
• Comply with the requirements of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003 as amended by Act 46 of 2013) also known as the B-BBEE act and must in this regard achieve at least level four (4) contributor status in terms of the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice as amended, as well as Sector Codes (refer to https://www.thedtic.gov.za/financial-and-non-financial-support/b-bbee/ );
• Have traded locally for at least twelve (12) months and with 12-month Annual Financial Statements compiled and reviewed by an accountant/auditor, registered with a professional accounting body e.g. SAIPA, SAICA, SAIBA.  Financials older than 18 months will not be accepted.
• Producing products local directly or indirectly.
• Emerging exporters who have not participated under the dtic EMIA individual funding scheme, are allowed to apply for 4 dtic SSAS funded exhibitions per government financial year (1st of April to 31st of March), to a maximum of 12 in the company’s lifetime.
• To be considered for International Exhibitions, all applicants’ marketing material must be of good standard and quality: High resolution photographs on the brochures and international contact details:  +27 (contact number) to appear on brochures and business cards. All applicants must have a WORKING website.
• In view of the budget, a limited number of companies can be selected for funding on the pavilion. Please note that there is a strict deadline for submitting your application and supporting documents and only 100% completed applications will be considered for selection.
• If your application is successful, you will be responsible for the application, payment and issuance of your own VISA.
• Although accommodation (bed, breakfast and dinner) will be covered by the dtic, you may be required to put down a credit card as a hold for incidental charges you might incur during your stay. Please note that you will have to have approximately R2000 on your credit card for the holding fee on your room.  If you haven’t made use of extras on your room such as room service, snacks and drinks from the room’s mini bar, laundry etc. the full amount will be reversed to your credit card after you checkout on the last day.  Please note that the reversal of the credit card holding may take several days.
• If applicable, all exhibitors will be required to personally cover all costs regarding Covid-19 testing as per hosting country regulations for travel, entry, and exit, and ALL additional costs relating to Covid-19 including health-related expenses if applicable.
• NON-PARTICIPATION:  Please take note of section C on the SSAS application form:  The Individual Participant will be liable for the costs incurred for non-participation at the event.
• Approved companies will receive an email from the dtic with a request for a site visit at the Manufacturing Premises upon approval.  If you use a contract manufacturer, please arrange with the lab and avail yourselves for the site visit.

DISCLAIMER:

Neither the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Free State Province (DET) nor CECOSA will not be held liable for any legal or civil consequences should the information given by the applicant be incorrect/incomplete or fraudulent.

How to apply:

Deadline for application: 06 March 2026

• Guidelines: Read through the amended SSAS Guidelines to familiarize yourself with the requirements and before starting the application process.
• Submission of Application Documents: All application documents are to be submitted as individual documents in PDF form.
• Method of Submission: Submit via WeTransfer to ssthonga3@gmail.com or/ and email to thuli@fdc.com
• Forms to complete: Click on the Hyperlinked text of the documents listed below to download the required forms.
• Save and number the documents in the following order and specific file names.

DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT:

1.   Checklist
2.  Agreement – please read carefully, initial each page and sign on the last page.
3. Declaration completed and signed.
4.  SSAS Application Form completed and signed (please note the new form as published by the dtic).  Refer to the Sample Form for guidance on how to correctly complete the form.
5. Company Registration Documents (CIPC/CK) and Shareholder Certificate.
6. SARS Customs and Excise Registration (Exporter Registration).
7. Valid, Certified Passport Copy.  Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date from the event.
8. Certified and valid B-BBEE Exemption Affidavit or Valid SANAS accredited B-BBEE Certificate (Affidavit for Micro Enterprises with an annual turnover LESS than R10 million or Affidavit for Small Enterprises with an annual turnover of MORE than R10 million.
9. Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN.
10. Reviewed or audited financial statements signed off by Directors and Accountant/Auditor.  NOT older than 18 months.  Financial statements should reflect the professional accounting body the accountant/auditor is registered with and practice number.
11. Company Profile – all headings as per checklist must be included on the profile.
12. Product Brochure
13. Previous Funding
14. Export Progress
15. POPIA Form

DISCLAIMER:  

Please note that this event is subject to the approval by the dtic SSAS department and dtic budgetary provision.  The receipt of your application does not automatically guarantee selection or submission for funding. All applications received will undergo a comprehensive review and selection process. This process is designed to ensure inclusivity, relevancy, and variety, as well as to identify suitable emerging exporter candidates for the market. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.