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Why Ghana Is Set To Become West Africa’s Most Inviting Market For Non-Trading Investors

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.

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AELEX

Bank Of Ghana Issues Guidelines For Non-interest Banking In Ghana

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

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Ghana's New Investment Promotion Bill: What Investors Need To Know

Ghana is preparing for a significant shift in its investment framework. The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 2013, has governed investment promotion...

Ghana Government

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ENS

Bank Of Ghana Issues Implementation Framework For The Financial Inclusion For Persons With Disabilities Directive

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.

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Bank Of Ghana Introduces New Framework For Microfinance Institutions

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Templars

VASP Licencing: A Tool For Advancing The Future Of Virtual Assets In Ghana

Ghana Technology

Asiedu & Yorke

Legal Framework Of Lending Transactions In Ghana

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Asare Bediako & Co

Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Minimum Capital Requirement vs Bank Of Ghana Integrity Capital: A Fintech Focused Comparison

Eight Geeks

Bank Of Ghana Issues The Directive On Financial Inclusion For Persons With Disabilities Directive

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Fintech Passporting: An Improved Gateway For Fintech Entry Into Markets

Ghana Technology

Eight Geeks

Ghana's Financial Institutions & Capital Markets Outlook 2025

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Ghana Stock Exchange Issues Over-the-Counter Market Rules For Unlisted Securities

Ghana Insolvency

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Bank Of Ghana Issues The Climate-Related Financial Risk Directive

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Key Highlights Of The Corporate Insolvency And Restructuring Act, 2020 (Act 1015)- Part 1

Ghana Insolvency

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Taxation For Not-For-Profits/NGOs In Ghana

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Firmus Advisory

Why Ghana Is Set To Become West Africa’s Most Inviting Market For Non-Trading Investors

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AELEX

A Critical Overview Of The Whistleblower Act, 2006 (Act 720) Of Ghana

Ghana Employment

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Asare Bediako & Co

Redundancy Under Ghanaian Labour Law: A Practical Overview

Ghana Employment

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Asare Bediako & Co

Summary Judgment Under Ghanaian Law: A Practical Tool For The Quick Disposal Of Civil Disputes

Ghana Litigation

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Asare Bediako & Co

Ghana's Sustainable Finance Landscape: Strengthening Ghana's Sustainable Financial Framework For Economic Growth And Environmental Resilience

As the world increasingly confronts the pressing challenges of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality, sustainable finance has emerged as a vital strategy for fostering a resilient and equitable future.

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B&P ASSOCIATES

Credit Rights Of A Borrower

In Ghana, lending transactions are primarily regulated by the Borrowers and Lenders Act, 2020 (Act 1052).

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Asare Bediako & Co

Effective Techniques To Recover Debt In Ghana

Business entities raise funds to keep them in operation. These funds may be sourced from the profits earned from the business, through borrowing , through the issuance of shares and other sources such as crowdfunding.

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Legalstone Solicitors

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

Capital Markets Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Ghana Commercial

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Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

Mid-Year Budget 2024

Ghana Government

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Firmus Advisory

LMA Publishes "First Of Its Kind" Multi-Jurisdictional African Facility Agreement

Worldwide Finance

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Mayer Brown

Ghana Stock Exchange Issues Rules On Commercial Paper Issuance And Admission

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Ghana's Financial Institutions & Capital Markets Outlook 2024

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Note To FSPs And Start-Ups As Bank Of Ghana Pilots Regulatory Sandbox

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ENS

Practical Steps To Recover Debt In Ghana.

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Legalstone Solicitors

Implementation Of The Growth And Sustainability Levy Act To Commence On 30 June 2023

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

ESG Reporting In The Ghanaian Ecosystem

Ghana Environment

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B&P ASSOCIATES

Non – Fungible Tokens And Their Implications For International Trade

Ghana Technology

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Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

The Road Towards Facilitating Carbon Finance In Ghana - Ghana Establishes Carbon Registry

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Implementation Of The Growth And Sustainability Levy Act To Commence On 30 June 2023

In November 2022, the Minister for Finance (during his reading of the budget statement and economic policy of the Government for the 2023 financial year)...

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

ESG Reporting In The Ghanaian Ecosystem

ESG has quickly become the new buzzword, particularly in corporate circles. In the last decade or so, the concept has grown rapidly and continues to grow especially across major financial markets.

Ghana Environment

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B&P ASSOCIATES

Non – Fungible Tokens And Their Implications For International Trade

Fungible refers to anything that can be replaced by a similar item or that is mutually interchangeable with something else. For example, money is a fungible asset.

Ghana Technology

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Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

The Road Towards Facilitating Carbon Finance In Ghana - Ghana Establishes Carbon Registry

Generally, carbon credits are permits for the reduction, removal or emission of limited amount of GHG.

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Parliament Passes The Growth And Sustainability Levy Bill, 2022

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

How To Renew GIPC Investor Registration

According to section 24 of the GIPC Act, all businesses with foreign participation are required to register with the GIPC.

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Firmus Advisory

Key Issues To Note From The Enactment Of The Borrowers And Lenders Act, 2020 (Act 1052)

The Borrowers and Lenders Act, 2020 (Act 1052) came into force on 29 December 2020. Pursuant to its powers under the New BL Act, the Bank of Ghana has issued Rules for the Effective Implementation of the New BL Act.

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Ghana Battle Lines

This analysis was originally shared with clients on 17 November. For access to the full six page report, please get in touch using the details below.

Ghana Government

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Songhai Advisory LLP

Ghana's 2023 Budget

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta read the Akufo-Addo government's sixth annual budget in parliament yesterday. It takes place amid severe economic pressure,...

Ghana Government

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Songhai Advisory LLP

The Yardstick On Inflation In Ghana

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Songhai Advisory LLP

How To Open A Bank Account In Ghana

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Firmus Advisory

Ghana's Hard Yards

Ghana Government

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Songhai Advisory LLP

Obtaining A PSP (Payment Service Provider) License In Ghana (Podcast)

Ghana Commercial

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Firmus Advisory

Ghana Budget Blues

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Songhai Advisory LLP

Ghana's J Curve

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Songhai Advisory LLP

Realising Security Interest Without A Court Order In Ghana

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Asare Bediako & Co

The Ghana Alternative Market; A Gift To Budding SMEs

Ghana Commercial

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Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

Circumstances Under Which Fruadulent Acts Of Officer(S) Of A Company Can Be Deemed An Act Of The Company In Ghana.

Ghana Commercial

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Asare Bediako & Co

Recovery Of Debt In Ghana

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Asare Bediako & Co

Transmission Infra In Ghana - Africa's Infrastructure Paradox

Ghana Government

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Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

Development Finance Institutions Act

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Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

How To Secure A Loan And Other Credit Transactions In Ghana

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Asare Bediako & Co

How A FINTECH Can Obtain A Payment Service Provider License In Ghana

Ghana Technology

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Firmus Advisory

How To Start A Business In Ghana

Ghana Commercial

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Legalstone Solicitors

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