Establishing Your Ghana Venture
GIPC Investment Thresholds:
Trading Companies
USD 1 million minimum capital
General Business
USD 500,000 minimum for non-trading activities
Joint Ventures
USD 200,000 if partnering with Ghanaian citizens (at least 10% local ownership)
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Registration
GIPC registration provides the most comprehensive business setup option for foreign investors.
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GIPC Benefits:
Business Setup Guide
Resident Permits
Automatic eligibility for investor residence permits
Import Privileges
Duty-free importation of business equipment
Land Access
Ability to lease land for business purposes
Expatriate Quotas
Authorization to employ foreign nationals
Private Limited Companies
Most popular structure offering liability protection and operational flexibility
Registration Process:
Name Reservation
Reserve company name with Registrar General
Incorporation
File incorporation documents and pay fees
Tax Registration
Register with Ghana Revenue Authority
Business Permits
Obtain sector-specific licenses and permits
Bank Account
Open corporate bank accounts
Registration Timeline
2-4 weeks for complete company setup
Sector-Specific Requirements
Manufacturing & Industrial
Environmental Permits
EPA clearance for industrial activities
Factory Licenses:
Ghana Standards Authority certification
Labor Compliance
Department of Labour registration and policies
Technology & Services
Data Protection
Compliance with Ghana Data Protection Act
Telecommunications
National Communications Authority licenses for ICT services
Financial Services
Bank of Ghana approval for fintech and financial services
Import/Export Trading
Import Licenses
Ghana Trade and Standards Bureau registration
Customs Registration
Ghana Customs Authority compliance
Export Permits
Sector-specific export authorization
