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Horizons provides compliance solutions to ensure your business in Ghana operates in line with Ghana labor laws and tax regulations. Businesses benefit from hiring in, investing in, or job outsourcing to, Ghana in a range of industries, from customer service, to accounting services, to software development.

We also process monthly payroll, and, as a Ghana Employer of Record, absorb all local employer liabilities. Partnering with our Ghana EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Ghana market.

Note, a Ghana Employer of Record is also known as a Ghana Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

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Employment contracts in Ghana

Employees in Ghana are legally entitled to a formal employment contract including all relevant details of employment such as salary and benefits. It should generally be written in the country’s official language of English and use the local currency of the Ghanaian cedi.

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Working hours in Ghana

The normal working week in Ghana consists of five eight-hour days.

Public holidays in Ghana

Holiday Schedule in Ghana [2024]

Ghana has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2024 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan, 2024	New Year’s Day
2 Jan, 2024	New Year’s Day observed
7 Jan, 2024	Constitution Day
6 Mar, 2024	Independence Day
29 Mar, 2024	Good Friday
1 Apr, 2024	Easter Monday
11 Apr, 2024	Eid ul-Fitr (Tentative Date)
1 May, 2024	May Day
16 Jun, 2024	Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
4 Aug, 2024	Founders’ Day
21 Sep, 2024	Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
6 Dec, 2024	Farmer’s Day
25 Dec, 2024	Christmas Day
26 Dec, 2024	Boxing Day

Ghana vacation leave

Employees in Ghana are generally entitled to 15 days of paid vacation leave per year.

Ghana sick leave

Sick leave is not legally mandated in Ghana, but employers may choose to offer it as part of their benefits packages.

Parental leave in Ghana

Female workers in Ghana can usually take 12 weeks of paid maternity leave. Male workers may soon be legally entitled to paternity leave under new legislation that is currently in discussion.

Terminations and severance in Ghana

Employees in Ghana who are on contracts lasting under three years are legally entitled to two weeks of notice prior to termination. Those on contracts of more than three years are entitled to one month of notice.

Some contracts include specific clauses waiving the need for notice of termination.

Tax in Ghana

Employers and employees in Ghana must contribute a percentage of salaries to the country’s social security scheme. Employers must pay 13% and employees must pay 5.5%.

Health coverage in Ghana

Ghana has a nationalized healthcare system, so employees are covered for their medical care. However, some employers may choose to provide private health insurance to their employees.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation laws in Ghana

As of 2024, the minimum wage in Ghana is 18.15 cedis per day.

Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart	(Per month in USD)
Switzerland (Geneva)	$4,000
Italy	$2,255
Australia	$1996
Algeria	$156
Uzbekistan	$22

Benefit management in Ghana

Establishing a Ghana benefits system for employees can be difficult. With a different language and a unique set of employment laws, building a comprehensive and compliant benefits system can take a long time and come at significant cost.

At Horizons, we specialize in building and running Ghanaian employee benefits systems. We’ll handle everything, using our experience to ensure you are ready to commence your Ghana operation as quickly as possible.

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What is the difference between a Ghana PEO and a Ghana EOR?

Generally speaking, the terms “Ghana PEO” and “Ghana EOR” are used interchangeably.

Can an EOR in Ghana hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Ghana ?

An EOR in Ghana can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Ghana.

However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Ghana may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries.

Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Ghana EOR service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Ghana EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Ghana.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Ghana ?

It is possible to get a work visa in Ghana. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Ghana are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

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