According to Article 40 of its 1992 constitution, Ghana’s foreign policy is underpinned by a commitment not only to protecting the country’s interests, but also to establishing a just and equitable economic, political and social order more widely. This includes promoting the settlement of international disputes through peaceful norms and...
Generally, 2017 was a challenging year for Ghana’s accountants. In February Ken Ofori-Atta, the minister of finance, announced that over three years of off-the-books spending by the previous government had opened a GHS7bn ($1.7bn) hole in the budget, revealing the next day that the figures could be even higher.
The guide contains information on some of the leading hotels in Ghana, and contact details for government ministries, embassies and business services, alongside useful tips for first-time or regular visitors.
In conjunction with AB & David Africa, this chapter contains an overview of the legal framework in which local and foreign investors operate in Ghana, covering an overview of the regulations governing different sectors, the rules for investment and expatriate employment and recently introduced legislation on trade and financial services.
This chapter contains a viewpoint from...
In conjunction with Deloitte Ghana, this chapter contains an introduction to Ghana’s taxation system, including a breakdown of rates imposed on corporate income, regulations governing capital gains and double taxation, and a list of goods and services exempted from value-added tax.
This chapter contains a viewpoint from Charles Larbi-Odam, Country Executive, Deloitte Ghana.
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