Ghana
Overview
A Beacon of Stability and Potential in Ghana
Ghana sits in its region. This profile provides a quick orientation for investors and operators. Replace this paragraph with a short narrative that highlights macro stability, growth drivers, and positioning within the region.
Key themes to consider include resources and sector strengths, logistics and market access, policy priorities, and talent availability. Use the sections below to dive deeper and replace placeholders with verified information.
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Macro and Outlook
Macro and Outlook
- Real GDP growth: add latest estimate and drivers.
- Inflation and policy rate: summarize recent trend and stance.
- FX: regime and stability notes.
- Fiscal: headline balance, debt ratio direction.
Business Environment
Business Environment
- Ease of doing business signals: licensing, permits, and digital portals.
- Investor protections and contract enforcement summary.
- Priority sectors and incentives overview.
Setup and Compliance
Incorporation
1. Choose legal form
Pick LLC, PLC, branch, or NGO variant as applicable.
Company registry
2. Name reservation
Check name availability and reserve online if supported.
Company registry
3. Draft constitution and register
Prepare constitution or articles and file incorporating documents.
Company registry
Tax Registration
1. Obtain tax identification
Register for corporate income tax and get TIN.
Tax authority
2. Register for VAT if applicable
Register once turnover passes threshold or if required.
Tax authority
Bank Account
1. Open corporate bank account
Provide KYC pack and board resolution.
Commercial bank
Ongoing Compliance
1. Maintain statutory filings
Annual returns, financial statements, and beneficial ownership if required.
Company registry
Headline Rates
Corporate Tax
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Filing and Due Dates
| Tax | Frequency | Due Rule | Portal | Form | Notes |
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| CIT | annual | Return due 4 months after year end | CIT Annual | Adjust per country rule. | |
| VAT | monthly | Return due by the 21st of the following month | VAT 201 | Threshold varies by country. | |
| PAYE | monthly | Remit by the 7th of the following month | PAYE | Employer withholding. | |
| WHT | monthly | Return due by the 21st of the following month | WHT Schedule | Covers interest, dividends, services. |
Focus Sectors
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Trade and Agreements
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Workforce and Talent
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Regulation and Policy Watch
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Risks and Mitigations
No recorded risks yet
Official Resources
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