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Ghana
- End-to-end EOR service in Ghana
- Employee onboarding as per The Labour Act
- Outplacement experts in Ghana
- Employee training that align with your business goals
- Payroll management expertise in Ghana
- Headhunting services for your executive roles
POPULATION
34,430,000
LANGUAGES
English
COUNTRY CAPITAL
Accra
CURRENCY
GHS
Ghana at a Glance
Ghana is a country in western Africa located in the Gulf of Guinea. The country has an approximate population of 34.43 million people, making it the second-most populous country in West Africa. Accra is the capital and largest city, but it has other significant cities, including Tema, Cape Coast, Techima, and Tamale.
10
Holidays Per Year
40 hrs per week
Working hours
Compensation & Benefits in Ghana
GHS 490
Average wage per month
3-4 weeks
Annual vacation leave (min)
Talent Grid Africa is a dependable employer of services that allows your company to start hiring talent in Ghana. We enable you to expand your global footprint without the hassle of establishing and managing an entity. As an EOR expert, we manage your payroll, HR services, tax compliance, and outplacement services.
Tax Obligations in Ghana
In Ghana’s Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system, employers deduct income tax from employee wages and remit it to the Ghana Revenue Authority. Before calculating the final tax, employers must first subtract specific items from an employee’s income. These include Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions, mortgage interest for one lifetime residential property, contributions to an approved provident fund up to 16.5% of salary, and qualifying charitable donations. The employer is responsible for sending both the calculated PAYE tax and the employee’s deducted contributions to the relevant government authorities.
The Labour Act, 2023, regulates Ghana’s working conditions and employee rights. The Act has many provisions that govern the relationship between an employer and its employees. Here are some of these provisions.
- Work Permits. Foreign nationals wishing to work in Ghana must have a work permit. You can submit your application through the Ghana Immigration Service.
- Working Hours. The law dictates that the standard working hours are eight hours per day or 40 hours per week.
- Minimum Wage. Ghana’s daily minimum wage is GHS 19.7 (Ghanaian Cedis) as of 2025. Minimum monthly wages are calculated as daily minimum wage times 27 days. This rate is set for all of Ghana except the free trade zones, where employees may freely negotiate and establish employment contracts.
- Annual Leave. All employees are entitled to at least 15 working days’ leave with full pay after 12 months of continuous service.
- Termination. An employment contract may be terminated for several reasons, as listed in the Ghanaian Labour Act. However, the notice length depends on the contract type.
- Maternity Leave. All female employees are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave with full pay. However, they must provide a certificate issued by a medical practitioner or a midwife.
- We provide fast and compliant onboarding. We handle contracts, documentation, and legal registrations so your employees in Ghana can start work quickly.
- You can hire skilled professionals anywhere in Ghana without opening a local entity. We act as your Employer of Record in Ghana, managing all HR, payroll, and compliance requirements.
- We manage work permits and residence visas in Ghana efficiently. We help you hire both local and foreign talent while staying fully compliant with Ghanaian immigration laws.
- Our team ensures accurate and timely payroll processing in local currency.
- We offer employee benefits administration, including health insurance, pension schemes, and paid leave, designed to meet Ghana’s employment standards and your company’s policies.
- With our local expertise, we help you navigate Ghana’s complex labour landscape, reducing compliance risks and providing continuous HR and legal support to protect your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana has a growing economy, political stability, and an industrialization plan under "Ghana Vision 2020," making it an ideal hub for companies looking to access West Africa's market.
The daily minimum wage is GHS 19.7, and monthly wages are calculated as 27 times the daily rate, except in free trade zones where wages are negotiable.
Employees get at least 15 working days of paid annual leave and 12 weeks of paid maternity leave upon providing medical certification.
Ghana operates a Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system where employers deduct income tax and remit it to the Ghana Revenue Authority. Contributions include SSNIT and other statutory deductions.
EOR services allow businesses to hire quickly without setting up a local entity, ensuring compliance with labor and tax laws, managing payroll, and reducing legal risks.