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How To Hire New Remote Employees | Ghana

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How To Hire New Remote Employees | Ghana

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Ghana

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Overview

Due to rising commodity prices and robust domestic demand, Ghana's economy is expected to gradually recover over the medium term. Ghana got $1 billion in SDRs from the IMF recently, a portion of which would be used to aid economic recovery. In the years 2021-23, annual growth is predicted to average 5.1 percent. Real per capita GDP is expected to rebound to pre-COVID-19 levels in 2021, after dropping by 1.7 percent in 2020.

As the government pursues its economic stimulus program, the fiscal deficit is anticipated to remain high. It is expected to fall to 14% of GDP in 2021 and 9.5 percent in 2023, still exceeding Ghana's 5% cap.

capital city
Accra
currency
Cedi (GHS)
language spoken
English
payroll frequency
Monthly
employer taxes
8%-35%
vat - standard rate
12.5%
cost of living index
512$ (3,328₵)
gdp - real growth rate
Per capita $8,343
termination process
Varies
employee protections
Moderate

Public Holidays

DATE
HOLIDAY NAME

1 January

7 January

6 March  

7 March

15 April

18 April

1 May

2 May

3 May

25 May

9 July

4 August

21 September

2 December

25 December

26 December

27 December

New Years Day

Constitution Day

Independence Day

Independence Day Holiday

Good Friday

Easter Monday

Workers' Day

Workers' Day Holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Africa Unity Day

Eid al-Adha

Founder's Day

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day

Farmer's Day

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

Boxing Day

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Minimum wage

Ghana's monthly minimum wage rates are computed as a daily wage multiplied by 27 days. If an employee takes up additional hours at work, then the hours are regarded as overtime work. Thus, the minimum wage is computed as 4.33 times the work hours per week, or rather 12.53 Cedis ($2.07) daily.

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Payroll cycle

Payroll in Ghana is done on a monthly basis, with payments due on the same day each month and no later than the final working day of the month. Some firms, on the other hand, choose to pay their employees biweekly.


There are no provisions in the law regarding 13th salaries.

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Taxation

The table below presents the progressive rates of income tax applicable to resident individuals for a tax year. Nonresidents are subject to income tax at a flat rate of 25%.

From

To

Rate (%)

0.00

490.00

0.00%

490.01

600.00

5.00%

600.01

730.00

10.00%

730.01

3,896.67

17.50%

3,896.68

19,896.67

25.00%

19,896.68

50,416.67

30.00%

Above 50,416.68

35.00%

Statutory Deductions

Monthly Contributions (% of Gross Pay)

Employer

Employee

SSNIT

13.00%

5.50%

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Leaves

Parental Leave

Every female worker is entitled to 84 days (12 weeks) of fully paid maternity leave. Before the maternity leave is granted, the pregnant employee is required to present a medical certificate from a medical practitioner. This certificate must show the expected date for the pregnant employee’s confinement. In case of caesarean or abnormal births, the maternity leave is extended for two more weeks.

Paternity leave is not a legal provision in Ghana; however, in some instances, a one week leave can be granted by an organization upon a collective agreement.

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Termination process

The termination of employment in Ghana varies across organizations, depending on the employment agreement and contract. Either the employer or the employee can end the employment any time, though a written notice is required. In case of unfair termination, the employee can present a claim at the labor court.

When the employment termination is regarded as ‘at-will,’ the worker or employee can end the employment without notice. However, in case the ‘at will’ clause is missing  in the signed employment agreement, the employer is expected to pay the employee “in lieu of notice”.

Notice Period

The Ghana notice period follows the following guidelines:  

  • If the contract is three or more years, a one-month notice is required or a one-month pay in lieu. 
  • If the employment contract is below three years, there is a need for a two weeks’ notice or pay in lieu worthy the two weeks.  
  • If the contract was a weekly one, there is a need for seven days notice
  • If the contract is terminated willingly by either the employer or employee, no notice is required.  

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Hire employees in

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With Workpay, your business can easily hire employees in

Ghana

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Book a discovery call
country featured image
capital city
Accra
currency
Cedi (GHS)
language spoken
English
payroll frequency
Monthly
employer taxes
8%-35%
vat - standard rate
12.5%
cost of living index
512$ (3,328₵)
gdp - real growth rate
Per capita $8,343
termination process
Varies
employee protections
Moderate

Overview

Due to rising commodity prices and robust domestic demand, Ghana's economy is expected to gradually recover over the medium term. Ghana got $1 billion in SDRs from the IMF recently, a portion of which would be used to aid economic recovery. In the years 2021-23, annual growth is predicted to average 5.1 percent. Real per capita GDP is expected to rebound to pre-COVID-19 levels in 2021, after dropping by 1.7 percent in 2020.

As the government pursues its economic stimulus program, the fiscal deficit is anticipated to remain high. It is expected to fall to 14% of GDP in 2021 and 9.5 percent in 2023, still exceeding Ghana's 5% cap.

Public Holidays

1 January

7 January

6 March  

7 March

15 April

18 April

1 May

2 May

3 May

25 May

9 July

4 August

21 September

2 December

25 December

26 December

27 December

New Years Day

Constitution Day

Independence Day

Independence Day Holiday

Good Friday

Easter Monday

Workers' Day

Workers' Day Holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Africa Unity Day

Eid al-Adha

Founder's Day

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day

Farmer's Day

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

Boxing Day

Minimum wage

Ghana's monthly minimum wage rates are computed as a daily wage multiplied by 27 days. If an employee takes up additional hours at work, then the hours are regarded as overtime work. Thus, the minimum wage is computed as 4.33 times the work hours per week, or rather 12.53 Cedis ($2.07) daily.

Payroll cycle

Payroll in Ghana is done on a monthly basis, with payments due on the same day each month and no later than the final working day of the month. Some firms, on the other hand, choose to pay their employees biweekly.


There are no provisions in the law regarding 13th salaries.

Taxation

The table below presents the progressive rates of income tax applicable to resident individuals for a tax year. Nonresidents are subject to income tax at a flat rate of 25%.

From

To

Rate (%)

0.00

490.00

0.00%

490.01

600.00

5.00%

600.01

730.00

10.00%

730.01

3,896.67

17.50%

3,896.68

19,896.67

25.00%

19,896.68

50,416.67

30.00%

Above 50,416.68

35.00%

Statutory Deductions

Monthly Contributions (% of Gross Pay)

Employer

Employee

SSNIT

13.00%

5.50%

Leaves

Parental Leave

Every female worker is entitled to 84 days (12 weeks) of fully paid maternity leave. Before the maternity leave is granted, the pregnant employee is required to present a medical certificate from a medical practitioner. This certificate must show the expected date for the pregnant employee’s confinement. In case of caesarean or abnormal births, the maternity leave is extended for two more weeks.

Paternity leave is not a legal provision in Ghana; however, in some instances, a one week leave can be granted by an organization upon a collective agreement.

Termination process

The termination of employment in Ghana varies across organizations, depending on the employment agreement and contract. Either the employer or the employee can end the employment any time, though a written notice is required. In case of unfair termination, the employee can present a claim at the labor court.

When the employment termination is regarded as ‘at-will,’ the worker or employee can end the employment without notice. However, in case the ‘at will’ clause is missing  in the signed employment agreement, the employer is expected to pay the employee “in lieu of notice”.

Notice Period

The Ghana notice period follows the following guidelines:  

  • If the contract is three or more years, a one-month notice is required or a one-month pay in lieu. 
  • If the employment contract is below three years, there is a need for a two weeks’ notice or pay in lieu worthy the two weeks.  
  • If the contract was a weekly one, there is a need for seven days notice
  • If the contract is terminated willingly by either the employer or employee, no notice is required.  

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