GRA, GUTA agree on transition plan for new VAT law
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) have reached key agreements to ensure a smooth transition to the newly enacted Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151). This follows a joint consultation meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, aimed at addressing the concerns of traders, particularly those previously […]
Bank of Ghana introduces new regulatory guidelines for international money transfer companies
The Bank of Ghana has issued comprehensive new regulations governing the registration and operations of all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), facilitating money flows into the country. The “Guidelines for the Registration and Operations of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in Ghana,” dated December 2025, establishes a rigorous framework aimed at strengthening oversight, consumer protection, […]
Gov’t clears US$709m Eurobond ahead of schedule
The government has paid off a US$709 million Eurobond ahead of maturity, extending its external debt settlements and signalling stronger liquidity as it works to rebuild credibility with investors. The Ministry of Finance said in a statement that the payment was completed on December 30 using accumulated cash buffers, a move that caps total Eurobond […]
20% juice tax hurting cedi, nation’s industrial ambitions
The prevailing 20 percent excise duty on natural fruit juices is undermining the country’s efforts to stabilise the cedi, deepen import substitution and strengthen its agro-industrial base – with as much as US$1.77billion in exports potentially lost annually, the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana has warned. In a recent communiqué signed by its Chief Executive Officer, […]
Breakfast meeting – Tax dispute resolution and Tax litigation
On Thursday, the Spain-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC), in partnership with EuroCham Ghana, the Ghana-Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC), the Pelican Hotel and the Royal Netherlands Embassy, hosted its much-anticipated Business Breakfast Meeting & Business Exhibition on the theme “Tax Dispute Resolution and Tax Litigation.”The well-attended session brought together CEOs, CFOs, legal advisors, and compliance leaders […]
SSNIT makes Annual Pensioner Certificate Renewal mandatory from April 2026
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced a major policy change that will require all pensioners to undertake a mandatory annual Pensioner Certificate renewal beginning April 2026. The measure forms part of broader efforts to safeguard the integrity of the national pension scheme and ensure that pension payments are made only to […]
Festive season FX demand piles pressure on the cedi
Seasonal demand for foreign exchange is once again putting pressure on the Ghanaian cedi as import-dependent businesses move to secure dollars, pounds and euros ahead of the peak Christmas trading period. The annual surge in fourth-quarter demand has intensified competition for limited forex supply, unsettling traders who rely on predictable access to foreign currency to […]
BoG pumps $10bn into forex market to aid cedi’s stability
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has injected about $10 billion into the forex market since January 2025 to help stabilise the cedi. This is the total amount it has sold to commercial banks and businesses to meet their dollar needs, a move that has significantly supported the stability of the currency. The intervention spans January […]
GoldBod records strong Q3 performance as gold exports hit $5.1bn
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has posted one of its strongest quarterly performances yet, with gold exports for the third quarter of 2025 hitting a combined US$5.1 billion The figures are largely driven by both artisanal and large-scale mining operations which reinforce gold’s position as Ghana’s most reliable export earner and a critical buffer for […]
Check out GACL’s proposed infrastructure projects to position KIA for 24-hour economy
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) is pushing forward a new wave of aviation-focused infrastructure and commercial projects to reposition Kotoka International Airport (KIA) as a fully integrated hub for Ghana’s emerging 24-hour economy This forms part of the broader Ghana Reset Agenda, with GACL aligning airport operations, revenue streams and commercial developments to support […]