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
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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