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Ghana’s rising role as a trade and talent hub draws more foreign professionals, investors, and families. To live and work here legally, you must first get the correct work and residence permit.
This note explains what foreign nationals and employers need to know about Ghana’s permit system: available permit types, required documents, and common mistakes that slow applications.
Running a business in Ghana in 2026 means navigating an increasingly active regulatory environment. The Registrar General’s Department, Ghana Revenue Authority, Ghana Standards Authority, and sector-specific regulators are all stepping up enforcement and the penalties for non-compliance are rising.
This guide gives company directors, startup founders, and SME owners a plain-English overview of the key compliance obligations you must meet this year, who enforces them, and what happens if you fall short.
Ghana's growing economy continues to attract international talent and foreign investment but securing the right to work here requires navigating a structured, employer-led process with strict compliance obligations on both sides. Scribe Advisory's 2026 Work Permit Guide walks you through every stage of the Ghana work permit process, including visa categories, document checklists, processing timelines, and the respective responsibilities of employers and employees. Read on to understand what is required and how to get it right the first time.
Owning property in Ghana without a Living Trust leaves your assets exposed to probate, family disputes, and uncertainty. A trust ensures your wishes are legally protected, privately enforced, and immediately actionable without court delays.
Not sure what a company secretary does or if your business needs one? This guide covers duties, legal requirements under Ghana's Companies Act 2019, and how outsourcing saves time and cost.
Owning property or assets in Ghana without a legal protection structure in place is a risk many people cannot afford to take. A trust is one of the most effective tools available under Ghanaian law for safeguarding land, property, shares, and wealth and ensuring it reaches the right people when the time comes.
This guide from Scribe Advisory & Consulting explains how to transfer property into a trust in Ghana, how to choose the right trustee, and how a well-structured trust protects your assets from family disputes, customary law claims, and probate delays. Whether you are planning your estate, protecting family property, or building a legacy for future generations, this article gives you a clear and practical starting point.
Read the full guide and take the first step toward securing your assets today.
Learn how to start a foundation in Ghana with Scribe Advisory’s step-by-step guide covering registration, compliance, and governance.
Expanding into a new country or relocating talent across borders comes with complex immigration requirements. At Scribe Advisory & Consulting, we provide reliable immigration support to expatriates and businesses operating in Ghana, ensuring that every step of the process is compliant, efficient, and stress-free.
Our team assists multinational companies, investors, and professionals with the full spectrum of immigration procedures—from work and residence permits to regulatory compliance with local authorities. Whether you are deploying international staff, establishing a new operation in Ghana, or relocating as an expatriate professional, we act as your trusted local partner to navigate the legal and administrative landscape.
By combining local expertise with a client-focused approach, we help organizations avoid delays, maintain compliance, and ensure their international workforce can live and work in Ghana seamlessly.
Thinking of setting up a trust in Ghana? This step-by-step 2026 guide by Scribe Advisory & Consulting explains how trusts work under Ghanaian law, who they are best suited for, and how to structure them properly for wealth preservation, family governance, and long-term asset protection.
Running an AGM in Ghana is a legal obligation, not just a formality and getting the details wrong can put your company's decisions at risk. This guide breaks down what the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) actually requires: notice periods, quorum, proxy appointments, and proper minute-taking, along with a step-by-step compliance checklist to keep your next AGM on solid legal footing.