Ghana: Consumer Law

Registering sobolo with Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority requires proper business setup, facility preparation, laboratory testing, and compliance with food safety standards. The process involves product registration fees starting from GHS 100 annually for micro-scale producers, facility licensing, label compliance, and typically takes one to three months under the Progressive Licensing Scheme designed for small-scale and home-based producers.

Digital lending business has grown extensively, especially with the high cost of living. Again, digital lending has simplified lending processes and procedures for small business owners, salary earners, and even first-time borrowers to access quick credit through apps and online platforms without collateral. However, this innovation came with recurring problems such as excessive interest rates, hidden fees, unethical debt recovery procedures, and privacy violations.

In January 2025, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) issued the Financial Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities Directive (the FIPD Directive), marking a significant step towards inclusive financial services in Ghana.

This video sheds light on the Press Launch of the Ghana Retail Map: Beverage Sector report 2021.

Companies regularly seek legal advice in relation to tax compliance, licensing requirements, and local content and participation requirements governing their respective industries.

Edem and Anita Nkrumah, Head of Research and Business Development at Firmus Advisory as they discuss the Marketing and Distribution of Beverages in Ghana.