Ghana: Corporate/Commercial Law

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.

The Bank of Ghana issued the Guidelines for the Regulation and Supervision of Non-Interest Banking (the NIB Guidelines), effective 13 January 2026.

Parliament has passed the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, 2026 (the “Bill”), which will replace the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 2013 (Act 865) (the “GIPC Act”)...

Our Commercial Disputes Resolution practice in Accra is undergoing a change. Following a period of introspection by, and after discussions with him, David A. Asiedu has taken a decision to step away from the partnership on a mutually agreed basis.

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.

Ghana has taken a significant step towards improving its investment climate with the passage of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Bill, 2025, which seeks to repeal the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 2013 (Act 865). As of 28 April, 2026, this Bill was awaiting the President’s assent.

Ghana's Bank of Ghana and Financial Intelligence Centre have jointly issued new Guidelines on Fit and Proper Persons for Accountable Institutions in 2026, significantly expanding regulatory oversight beyond the 2019 framework. How do these enhanced requirements for financial integrity, beneficial ownership verification, and third-party service provider assessments reshape governance obligations for all BoG-licensed financial institutions?

Starting a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or not-for-profit company in Ghana involves registration as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).

Starting a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or not-for-profit company in Ghana involves registration as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).

The Bank of Ghana issued the Guidelines for the Regulation and Supervision of Non-Interest Banking (the NIB Guidelines), effective 13 January 2026.

Ghana's Bank of Ghana and Financial Intelligence Centre have jointly issued new Guidelines on Fit and Proper Persons for Accountable Institutions in 2026, significantly expanding regulatory oversight beyond the 2019 framework. How do these enhanced requirements for financial integrity, beneficial ownership verification, and third-party service provider assessments reshape governance obligations for all BoG-licensed financial institutions?

Starting a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or not-for-profit company in Ghana involves registration as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).