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18 Aug Notable Changes Introduced By The New Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2026 (Act 1173)

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In 2013, Parliament passed the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 2013 (Act 865) as the overarching legislation governing Ghana’s investment landscape, and designed to attract, facilitate, and regulate foreign and domestic investment. Act 865 further established the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre as the central body...

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10 Aug Building On Borrowed Time: Why Planning And Zoning Compliance Can Make Or Break Real Estate Investment In Ghana

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Introduction – Ghana’s Real Estate Boom and the Hidden Legal Risk Ghana's real estate sector has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. Increasing urbanization, a growing middle class, expanded commercial activity, and government investment in infrastructure have fueled demand for residential estates, shopping centers, office...

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30 Jul Protecting The Beautiful Game: Intellectual Property Rights In Ghana’s Football Industry

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INTRODUCTION Sports at its core is a display of human performance; the thrill of competition, the agony of defeat and the joy of victory. But behind every sporting activity, every sponsorship banner and every jersey sold lies a sophisticated and often underappreciated legal ecosystem: Intellectual Property...

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20 Jul Double Taxation in Ghana: Insights for Investors and Multinational Enterprises Introduction

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Foreign investments play a key role in the economic growth and development of countries across the world. It serves as a catalyst for capital formation, job creation, technology transfer, and infrastructural development. However, investors are often reluctant to invest in jurisdictions where the tax regime...

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23 May GP-Led Secondaries & Exits: Readiness of The Ghanaian Private Equity Market

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According to the 2025 African Private Capital Activity Report published by the African Private Capital Association, exits in Africa have seen a marked increase in volume and strategies in 2025 (81), almost matching the peak volume in 2022 (83). Prominent with a 38% lead in...

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18 May Accountability Of Family Heads In Ghana: A Doctrinal And Statutory Analysis

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Introduction The institution of the family head occupies a fundamental position within Ghanaian customary law and the administration of family property. Traditionally, the family head, commonly referred to as the Abusuapanyin in Akan communities, serves not merely as a ceremonial leader, but as a custodian and...

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04 May Behind the Scenes: A Legal Commentary on Filmmaking, Michael Jackson’s Biopic, and Lessons for Ghana’s Film Industry

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Introduction  In Ghana, films are not so much produced as much as they are survived. Remember that “baby-kick” in the “2016” movie trailer mocked on the Conan O’Brien show[1], where a baby sailed through the air with all the weight of a JPEG? A chase scene...

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18 Mar BEYOND PROFIT: HOW ESG MAY DEFINE CORPORATE SUCCESS IN GHANA IN 2026

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Introduction  In 2026, Ghanaian companies stand at a defining moment. Profitability alone is no longer sufficient to drive long-term success. Investors, regulators, communities, employees, and customers are increasingly demanding that businesses demonstrate how they are environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and transparently governed. This shift is not just global, as...

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26 Jan Private M&A Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Deal structure How are private M&A transactions typically structured in your jurisdiction? The Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992)1 provides for the two main merger forms: merger by absorption, where the business, assets and liabilities of a transferor company are transferred to another existing company; and merger by formation,...

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11 Jan Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2026 A practical cross-border resource to inform legal minds Sixth Edition

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At present, Ghana does not have a single comprehensive piece of legislation that provides a unified framework for ESG matters. However, various aspects of ESG are addressed through provisions scattered across multiple laws and regulations, including those governing environmental protection, social welfare and community development,...

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