Countries — Western Africa

Doing business in Ghana

What a company here has to file, who it answers to, and when. Free to read, no account needed.

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obligations tracked

regulating bodies

Market

Western Africa

Next due

Oct 30, 2026

VAT return · 13 days

Filed with

GRA

Regulators

3 bodies

across tax, registry and sector

What you'll have to file

The ones that cost the most to miss, soonest first.

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VAT return

VAT-registered businesses

GRA Oct 30, 2026 in 13 days

Monthly SSNIT and Tier 2 contributions

All employers

SSNIT Nov 14, 2026 in 28 days

Monthly PAYE remittance

All employers

GRA Nov 15, 2026 in 29 days

Who regulates you

The bodies a company in Ghana answers to, and what each is responsible for.

GRA Tax administration, registration and taxpayer services.

ORC Company registration and the statutory companies register.

SSNIT Social security contributions and member benefits.

Who you can appoint

A company has to appoint people who hold a licence. These bodies issue them.

Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ghana

Lawyer

Ghana Bar Association

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