Ghana’s economy has been strengthened by a quarter century of relatively sound management, a competitive business environment, and sustained reductions in poverty levels.

High growth rates over recent years have been accompanied by the build-up of macroeconomic imbalances.

This page summarizes Doing Business 2016 data for Ghana. 

Ghana’s wealth of resources, democratic political system and dynamic economy, makes it undoubtedly one of Africa’s leading lights.

The Sole Proprietor business is the most common for micro and small enterprises in

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Ghana.

The eight steps to registering a company in Ghana from the World Bank

Ghana taxes its resident individuals on income from any employment, business or investment whether or not the source from which the income is derived has ceased. Foreign sourced income of residents is also taxable.

The Sales Tax Rate in Ghana stands at 15 percent.

Sales Tax Rate in Ghana is expected to be 15.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Ghana Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 15.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Ghana stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Ghana averaged 26.04 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 32.50 percent in 2004 and a record low of 25 percent in 2006. Corporate Tax Rate in Ghana is reported by the Ghana Revenue Authority.

The general CIT rate is 25%. Mining and upstream petroleum companies pay CIT at a rate of 35%, while companies principally engaged in the hotel industry pays a reduced rate of 22%.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Ghana stands at 25 percent.

Visa requirements from the Ghana tourism authority

102 tips on getting to and getting around Ghana from real travelers and locals.

Transport in Ghana is accomplished by road, rail, air and water. Ghana’s transportation and communications networks are centered in the southern regions

Telecommunications in Ghana include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Telecommunications is the main economic sector of Ghana

Ghana Telecom is a leading provider of VoIP over broadband Internet, VSAT satellite and Fibre for enterprise customers across the country

Ghana: Ghanaian Labour Law requires that contract of employment should be provided in writing for workers employed for six months or longer periods. 

This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Ghana. 

Legal Advice on Labour Laws in Ghana. Find out more about Benefits, Social Security, Discrimination, Maternity, Wages and more

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Ghana. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

The cost of living in Ghana is higher than expats may expect. Ghana’s capital city, Accra ranked as the 67th most expensive city to live in out of the 207 cities

Guide to Ghana and Ghanaian culture, society, language, etiquette, customs, manners and protocol.

Dos and Don’ts of business etiquette in Ghana

Ghana climate guide, regional weather guide and geography information. Best times to visit and required clothing info for travelling to Ghana

A guide to seasonal weather and a current 10 day forecast

Visitors to Ghana are at risk of crimes such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, especially in busy tourist areas such as the beaches, markets, parks and attractions, notes the State Department, and more violent crimes against tourists, such as armed robbery, are on the rise. 

A summary of the education system in Ghana from the US embassy

At the time of independence in 1957, Ghana had only one university and a handful of secondary and primary schools. In the past decade, Ghana’s spending on education has been between 30 per cent and 40 per cent of its annual budget

Comprehensive list of National Public Holidays that are celebrated in Ghana during 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays

Full list of Ghana public and bank holidays. Many shops, banks and other services close during public holidays

The Demography of Ghana describes the condition and overview of Ghana’s population.Demographic topics include basic education, health, and population statistics

Population statistics from the CIA

Information on how safe expats are in Ghana, safety for women and tips on increasing personal safety and home security in Ghana.

Ghana Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border. 

Information for US companies interested to export products to Ghana

Information on various bilateral trade agreements

This site provides key information on Ghana’s participation in the WTO. Ghana has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and  a member of GATT since 17 October 1957.

A guide to accommodation in Ghana. Information includes guides to renting, leasing, buying and researching property, houses and apartments in Ghana.

Finding a nice place to live in Ghana can be difficult. Getting goodaccommodation at the right price can be hard, especially in large cities.

TripAdvisor has 22,862 reviews of Ghana Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Ghana resource.

A guide to the best destinations and attreactions in Ghana