Read MoreRunning 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.
Hiring Expatriates in Ghana: Work & Residence Permit Compliance
Bringing foreign talent into your company? Employers in Ghana must follow strict immigration compliance rules when hiring expatriates, from securing work and residence permits to handling terminations correctly. Failure to comply can lead to hefty fines and legal liabilities. This guide breaks down employer and employee obligations, key compliance steps, and how to avoid costly penalties.
Stay informed and ensure your business remains compliant—read on for everything you need to know about managing expatriate employment in Ghana.
Read MoreThe Registrar-Department General (RGD) has begun a strike-off assessment of a sample group of firms registered on its website. The purpose of the exercise is to verify whether firms comply with the requirement for inactive companies to file returns by June 30, 2021, or risk removal from the company registry.
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