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How to Hire Employees in Ghana

A complete guide for foreign companies — EOR vs entity setup, statutory compliance, work permits, and onboarding timeline. Build your Ghanaian team in 72 hours.

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Ghana Hiring Quick Reference

EOR Setup Time

72 hours

Entity Incorporation

1–4 weeks via Registrar General's Department

Capital

Accra

Currency

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Corporate Tax

25%

PAYE Range

0% – 30% progressive

Pension

18.5% total (5.5% employee + 13% employer) (SSNIT)

Legal Framework

Labour Act 2003 (Act 651)

Your Options

EOR, entity, or contractor — which is right for you?

Recommended

Employer of Record (EOR)

Speed: 72 hours

Best for: Fastest compliant hiring for foreign companies entering Ghana without a local entity

Pros

Active in 72 hours — no Registrar General entity needed

GRA PAYE and SSNIT pension (18.5%) managed by Two Max Group

3-tier pension managed: SSNIT Tier 1 and Tier 2 occupational pension

Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) compliance from day one

No GIPC registration or minimum share capital required

Scalable from 1 to 100+ employees

Reduces GIPC local content compliance obligation for exploratory operations

Cons

— Two Max Group is the employer of record, not your company

— Not suitable for full market incorporation or regulated sector licensing

Register a Local Entity

Speed: 1–4 weeks

Best for: Long-term Ghana operations, GIPC registration for FDI incentives, or regulated sector entry

Pros

Ghana's Registrar General's Department is one of Africa's faster registration processes (1–2 weeks)

Full legal presence — sign local contracts in company name

Required for certain regulated sectors (mining, petroleum, financial services)

Eligible for GIPC investment incentives and sector-specific protections

Cons

— After Registrar General: GRA registration, SSNIT employer registration, NPRA Tier 2 registration still required

— GIPC local content obligations apply: minimum Ghanaian staff ratios to be maintained

— Minimum paid-up capital requirements

— Annual GRA returns, SSNIT employer filings, and GIPC annual reports

— Corporate tax (25%) on Ghana-sourced profits

— Additional cost before the first employee is hired

The EOR Process

From brief to employed in 72 hours

01 · Agree Terms with Your Hire

Agree job title, scope, and compensation. We advise on market-competitive salary benchmarks for Accra and the Ghana professional market.

02 · Send Employee Details to Two Max Group

Provide name, role, salary, and start date. We prepare a Labour Act 2003 (Act 651)-compliant contract within 24 hours.

03 · Contract Signed

The employee signs the employment agreement. Two Max Group signs as the employer of record.

04 · Statutory Registrations

We register the employee with GRA for PAYE, with SSNIT for Tier 1 pension, and with a licensed Tier 2 PFA for occupational pension. All within the 72-hour window.

05 · First Payroll Run

Salary disbursed to the employee's Ghanaian bank account in GHS. GRA PAYE and SSNIT contributions remitted. One consolidated invoice to you.

06 · Ongoing HR and Compliance

Leave management (15 working days), maternity (12 weeks), Labour Act 2003 compliance, and SSNIT/GRA filings maintained every cycle. Monthly reporting included.

Common Questions

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