Find work in Ghana
Republic of Ghana — 33 million people, Ghanaian Cedi (GHS), English. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Accra
Population
33 million
GDP / capita
$2,360
Currency
GHS
Ghanaian Cedi
Time zone
UTC+0 (GMT)
Working in Ghana: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
40h max
40 hours (8 hours/day, 5 days)
Annual leave
13 public holidays
15 working days after 12 months
Maternity leave
12 weeks at full pay (Labour Act 2003)
Paternity leave
No statutory provision
Notice period
1-3 months depending on contract and seniority
Severance
No statutory severance; contractual or collective agreement terms apply.
Overtime rules
1.5x (overtime), 2x (Sundays/public holidays). Overtime is voluntary.
Probation period
6 months typical (contractual)
Tax landscape in Ghana
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year.
- Income tax
- 0% to 35%
- Corporate tax
- 25%
- Social contributions
- SSNIT (pension): 13% employer + 5.5% employee. NHIA: 2.5% employer.
- VAT / GST
- 15% (standard) + various levies
Treaty network
~15 tax treaties
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Ghana
GhIPSS (Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System) handles clearing. Mobile money is the dominant payment method (~60% of GDP flows through mobile money). Wise supports GHS.
Bank transfer (GhIPSS)
Mobile money (MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash)
Wise
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
GHS
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Ghana
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Ghana.
Worker classification
Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) governs. Distinction between employee and independent contractor based on control test.
Data protection
Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843). Data Protection Commission enforces.
Right to work
Work permit and residence permit required for non-Ghanaians. Quota system for foreign workers.
Non-compete enforceability
Generally enforceable if reasonable under common law principles.
Collective bargaining
Protected under the Labour Act. TUC (Trades Union Congress of Ghana) is the main federation.
Working culture in Ghana
Business culture
Warm, hospitable, and respectful of elders. English is the business language. Relationship-building is important before business discussions.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence (1957, under Kwame Nkrumah). Its democratic stability (seven successive peaceful elections since 1992) makes it one of Africa's most attractive business environments. The discovery of Jubilee oil field (2007) added energy to an economy traditionally built on gold, cocoa, and timber.
At a glance
- Official name
- Republic of Ghana
- Languages
- English
- Time zones
- UTC+0 (GMT)
- Data region
- Middle East & Africa
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