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15 Feb 22

PRESS RELEASE: FIRMUS ADVISORY IN NIGERIA

Established a little over a decade ago, Firmus Advisory Limited, is an international consulting and advisory firm, providing a one-stop shop for Business Regulatory Compliance, Market Research, and Trade Development services. Firmus Advisory is headquartered in Accra, Ghana, and proudly announces its presence in the renowned country Nigeria. Overview of…

29 Aug 21

A Guide to Hiring in Ghana

Finally settled on the kind of business set-up you would like to start in Ghana? Great! Now, you need people to enable your business be up and running, and that’s where the journey of hiring begins. The process of hiring in Ghana is very crucial to every company as employees…

27 Aug 21

How to register a hotel in Ghana

To operate a hotel in Ghana, there are registration and permit requirements one needs to meet before commencing operations. All businesses are first registered or incorporated at the Registrar General’s Department. Depending on the nature of business, there are other regulatory compliances that must be adhered to after incorporation of…

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22 Jul 21

Starting a Business in Ghana

Africa provides a wide range of investment opportunities for business people. One of the best destinations in Africa to start a business is in Ghana. Ghana offers very good business opportunities and a conducive social and economic environment for investors around the world. Starting a business in Ghana is a…

02 Oct 19

How to Register a Company Limited by Shares in Ghana

Starting a business in Ghana The first step in starting a business in Ghana is to legally register the business entity at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD). There are various forms of business entities that can be registered under the laws of Ghana and it is therefore imperative to choose…

19 Apr 18

Why You Need Background Due Diligence and Company Checks in Transactions

Are you doing a transaction in Ghana with a local business entity? Whether it is an arms-length trade transaction or a one on-one-transaction, the importance of background due diligence checks cannot be overemphasized. More than a third of organizations have experienced economic crime in the past 24 months, as reported…

28 Aug 17

What is the Cost of Immigration Services in Ghana?

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is the principal source for all immigration services in Ghana in accordance with the Immigration law. GIS provides various services including visa on arrival, work permit, residence permit, visa extension, cancellation of residence permits and transit visa, among many other services. Below, we share…

The 9 mistakes you can avoid when renewing your GIPC certificate

01 Aug 17

You Can Renew Your GIPC Investor Certificate in 7 Days if You Avoid These 9 Mistakes

Registration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is the agency of Government responsible for promoting and facilitating investments into all sectors of the Ghanaian economy. The functions of the GIPC mandates it to register and capture data on all foreign investment in Ghana.…

18 Jul 17

Six Costly Business Start-up Mistakes Investors Make in Ghana

There are several mistakes investors make when with business start-ups in Ghana. Find below six costly business start-up mistakes investors make: 1. The mistake of having several objects; one company Many foreign investors and generally several business start-ups begin their commercial enterprise with the view of using one entity as…