Mandatory pre-payment for company registration services at GIPC

Ghana is Open for Business 2025

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) wishes to inform all clients that, effective immediately, payment must be made in full prior to the initiation of the following services:

  1. New Company Registration
  2. Renewal of Registration
  3. Additional Registration Certificate for Branches
  4. Certificate Replacement
  5. 24-Hour Premium Services
  6. Quota and Work Permits
  7. Processing of Strategic Applications
  8. Certified True Copy Requests
  9. Due Diligence Requests
  10. Exemptions

This policy aims to enhance service efficiency and ensure a seamless processing experience for all clients. Kindly ensure that all necessary payments are completed before initiating any registration process.

Proof of payment must be presented before services can be rendered.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

For further inquiries, please contact our front desk at:

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The third iteration of the GIPC webinar series

The third iteration of the GIPC webinar series 2025

The third iteration of the GIPC Webinar Series was recently held in collaboration with the Embassy of Ghana in Berlin, targeting the German business community.

The third iteration of the GIPC webinar series 23-10-25The session opened with remarks from Mr. James Dawson Amoah, Head of the Finance Division, who represented the CEO of GIPC, Mr. Simon Madjie. In his address, Mr. Amoah highlighted GIPC’s efforts in identifying investment opportunities across all districts in Ghana and positioning them for strategic investment.

This was followed by welcome remarks from H.E. Professor Ohene Adjei, Ghana’s Ambassador to Germany. Professor Adjei described Ghana as an attractive destination for long-term investment, citing political stability and a well-regulated, investor-friendly environment. He also reaffirmed the Mission’s commitment to supporting GIPC’s ongoing investment promotion efforts.

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GIPC CEO Promotes EV Investments in China

GIPC CEO Promotes EV Investments in China - 15-10-25

GIPC CEO Promotes EV Investments in ChinaThe Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr Simon Madjie, has urged Chinese companies to partner with Ghana in transforming the country into a hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance across West Africa and the continent.

He noted that Ghana aims to achieve approximately 70% EV adoption by 2045 and establish 1,000 charging stations by 2028.

“As of August 2025, only seven public charging stations have been installed. We invite you to invest in this emerging market,” Mr Madjie stated.

He made the remarks during a presentation to Chinese business leaders, policymakers, and investors at the Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing, held on the margins of President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to the People’s Republic of China.

Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry (MOTAI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), and the China-Africa Business Council, the forum served as a strategic platform to deepen economic cooperation between Ghana and China.

It also forms part of Ghana’s broader agenda to attract high-impact investments in manufacturing, energy, and technology, among others.

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Strategic Investment Destination

GIPC CEO Promotes EV Investments in China - 15-10-2025Mr Madjie highlighted Ghana’s strategic location as a gateway to West Africa, its robust investment incentives, and tailored policies that support EV assembly, battery production, and component manufacturing.

He emphasised the country’s abundant renewable energy resources, skilled workforce, and proximity to key mineral deposits essential for EV supply chains.

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China’s Zero-Tariff Policy

He also underscored the transformative potential of China’s zero-tariff policy on Ghanaian exports, describing it as a launchpad for industrial expansion and global market access. The policy allows goods of Ghanaian origin to enter the Chinese market duty-free.

“For Chinese investors, manufacturing in Ghana opens seamless access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets,” he said.

Mr Madjie showcased Ghana’s industrial parks and special economic zones, including the Dawa Industrial Zone and Appolonia City, as prime locations for EV assembly plants, battery production, and other strategic industries.

He also cited Ghana’s progressive automotive policy, which offers incentives for local value addition, technology transfer, and sustainable innovation.

Chinese Investments in Ghana

He noted that under Ghana’s free zones regime, many Chinese companies have established operations in key sectors, including oil and gas, iron and steel, ceramics, plastics, paper, and construction, to produce and export to global markets.

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GIPC CEO Promotes EV Investments in China 15-10-25Mr Madjie highlighted KEDA and Sunda International as leading Chinese export-oriented companies in Ghana, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and ECOWAS trade protocols.

With a combined global investment exceeding US$2 billion, he said, Sunda and Twyford International operate in 13 countries and maintain factories across three regions in Ghana, creating over 10,000 direct jobs and more than 30,000 indirect jobs.

This presentation in Beijing builds on GIPC’s earlier high-level engagements in Japan and Singapore, aimed at promoting Ghana’s Reset Agenda. Emphasis was placed on the Volta Economic Corridor under the 24-Hour Economic and Accelerated Development Programme, as well as the Big Push Agenda and its related investment opportunities.

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GIPA Bill 2025 Private Sector Stakeholder Engagement

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Last Friday, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) convened a stakeholder consultation with representatives from the public sector to deliberate on the key provisions of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Bill, 2025. The Bill is set to replace the existing GIPC Act, 2013 (Act 865) and seeks to establish the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) as the primary government agency mandated to encourage, promote, facilitate, and regulate investments into and within Ghana.

GIPA Bill 2025 Private Stakeholder Engagement_16_9_2025Delivering his remarks at the engagement, Mr. Simon Madjie, CEO of GIPC, highlighted the critical importance of stakeholder participation in the legislative process. He emphasized that the consultation was part of a broader effort to build consensus and ensure that the new legal framework reflects the realities and needs of Ghana’s evolving investment landscape.

Mr. Madjie also noted that the Bill would provide improved mechanisms to address persistent challenges in the investment space, including fronting and regulatory inconsistencies.

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GIPA Bill 2025 Private Stakeholder Engagement_16_9_2025Also speaking at the event, Ms. Naa Lamle Orleans-Lindsay, Director of GIPC’s Legal Division, outlined the rationale for changing the Act, which has governed investment promotion for over three decades. She elaborated on key reforms proposed under the GIPA Bill, including the expansion of the Authority’s objectives, a revised governance structure, and a review of the minimum foreign capital requirements—all designed to enhance investor protection and promote sustainable economic growth.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, providing participants the opportunity to share insights, raise concerns, and contribute meaningfully to the policy development process.

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Review of Draft GIPA Bill

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GIPA Pop-up BannerThe GIPA Bill is available on this website for review.

We invite you to submit any comments, concerns or suggestions via

  • [email protected] or
  • In writing addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and with attention to the Director, Legal. 

For any further questions/clarifications, call Naa Lamle, Vera or Patrick on the following numbers.

  • +233 302 6651 25 – 9
  • +233 302 651 055
  • +233 244 318252
  • +233 244 318254

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Ghana seeks ‘green’ foreign investment, leveraging carbon market

Simon Madjie at the Africa Singapore Business Forum 2025

Ghana is positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s burgeoning carbon market, with a call for more “green” foreign direct investment. During a presentation at the Africa Singapore Business Forum, the CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie, highlighted the country’s commitment to attracting environmentally friendly projects – urging foreign investors to put their money into the country’s “green” sector.

Mr. Madjie noted that Ghana and Singapore have an existing agreement on carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This partnership, which already has 19 projects under consideration, provides a clear pathway for Singaporean companies to offset their emissions. He pointed to Ghana’s specific advantages, including well-defined rules, a joint committee to speed up decisions, and the country’s readiness as the first in Africa to authorize international carbon trades.

Ghana has become a pioneer in the international carbon market as a key strategy to meet its climate goals and draw in investment. To achieve its target of mitigating 64 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the nation has already established a national framework and passed laws to support the initiative. The newly created Carbon Market Office provides technical and administrative support for these efforts.

So far, the nation has signed agreements with five countries—Switzerland, Sweden, Singapore, South Korea, and Liechtenstein—on the cooperative approaches of the Paris Agreement. In a landmark move this July, Ghana completed Africa’s first Paris Agreement-compliant carbon trade by transferring credits to Switzerland. With 70 project proposals already received, Ghana aims to unlock $1.1 billion in financing by 2030. These projects span various sectors, from clean cooking stoves and water treatment to ecosystem restoration.

Carbon markets have become a crucial global mechanism for climate action, allowing the trade of emission credits. This system enables nations and corporations to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing credits from projects that reduce emissions. These projects can be nature-based, such as preventing deforestation, or technology-based, like the adoption of clean cookstoves.

Source:  GIPC

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Ghana Pitches Itself as Africa’s Business Hub to Singaporean Investors

President John Dramani Mahama at Africa Singapore Business Forum 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has made a compelling pitch to Singaporean investors, urging them to use Ghana as a strategic hub for doing business in Africa. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF), President Mahama declared, “Africa is investable and Ghana is your reliable gateway to the continent.”

He emphasized that Ghana offers a stable and trusted starting point for companies seeking to expand their reach across Africa’s vast markets. As the host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat, Ghana is uniquely positioned at the heart of a $3.4 trillion single market.
“Through ECOWAS, we connect you to more than 400 million consumers in West Africa. We offer political stability and a rules-based environment,” the President said. “Ghana therefore offers a trusted entry point to scale across the continent.”
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President Mahama also highlighted his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, citing a “deliberate national reset” aimed at “stabilizing our macro economy, restoring confidence, and reforming how we do business.” A key step in this effort is the finalization of a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with Singapore.
Africa Singapore Business Forum 2025To make investing in Ghana easier, he announced a number of policy changes. “We’re simplifying regulations through our business regulatory reforms, and we’re reviewing our investment promotion act, including the removal of the minimum capital threshold for foreign investors, to make it easier for investors to sign up.”
He further introduced the country ambitious 24-hour economy and accelerated export development initiative, stating that “Ghana is Open for Business 24 hours a day. We’re aligning our infrastructure, incentives, and skills so that factories, farms, ports, and service centres can operate around the clock efficiently and competitively.”
Grace Fu, Singapore's Minister for Environment and Sustainability and Minister in charge of Trade at the Africa Singapore Business ForumGrace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Environment and Sustainability and Minister in charge of Trade, expressed her support for President Mahama’s call.
She voiced confidence that the conclusion of the Bilateral Investment Treaty between Ghana and Singapore would serve as a significant milestone, paving the way for a deeper and more sustainable economic partnership between Ghana and Singapore.
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Lee Chuan Teck, Chairman of Enterprise Singapore at the Africa Singapore Business ForumLee Chuan Teck, Chairman of Enterprise Singapore, also underscored the importance of this collaboration, noting that a partnership between Africa and Singapore will unlock the capital and expertise necessary for development.
This year’s Africa Singapore Business Forum was held under the theme, “Bridging Capabilities, Charting Sustainable Growth.”
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GIPC boss meets GUTA to reiterate President Mahama’s commitment to its members welfare

Mr Simon Madjie meets with GUTA members

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has called for stronger collaboration and consistent enforcement to eliminate the practice of fronting in Ghana’s retail sector.

Speaking during a high-level engagement with the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in Accra, Mr Madjie described fronting as a serious threat to fair competition and legal compliance, stressing that tackling the issue requires a united and sustained effort. He also acknowledged growing concerns over the influx of foreign traders operating in market spaces legally reserved for Ghanaians.

The GIPC CEO emphasised that retail trade remains protected under Ghanaian law and reaffirmed the GIPC’s commitment to safeguarding local livelihoods. Mr Madjie also reassured traders that President John Mahama remains committed to their welfare and would not support any policy that undermines their economic participation.

The President of GUTA, Joseph Obeng, commended the GIPC for its proactive leadership, noting that it was the first government agency to engage GUTA following the change in administration. He described the gesture as a strong signal of commitment to addressing trader concerns.

Source:  Joy Business

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Greater Accra records 115 out of 140 investment projects in 2024

Simon Madjie - Greater Accra records 115 out of 140 investment projects in 2024

The Greater Accra region recorded 115 out of 140 projects registered as investments by the Ghana Investment Promotion Center in 2024. According to the GIPC, the Ashanti region followed with 10 projects. The Eastern, Central, and Western regions came 3rd, 4th, and 5th, respectively, with six, four, and two projects.

Sources of Investments

China, with 49 projects, was the leading source of registered projects by number. The Netherlands, with a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) value of US$265.33 million, was the leading source by FDI value.

From January to December 2024, 26 companies brought in additional equity totalling US$34.67 million. Fifty-four wholly Ghanaian-owned projects with a total project value of US$1.36 billion were registered in 2024.

Sectoral distribution of wholly Ghanaian owned registered projects - January to December 2024

These projects were registered in the building and construction, export trade, general trade, manufacturing, tourism and services sectors.

Renewal of GIPC Registration

From January to December, 694 companies renewed their registration with the Centre. Under the GIPC Act 865, companies are required to renew their certificates after every two years.

Out of the 694 companies that renewed their registrations, 455 were wholly foreign companies, 165 were Joint Venture companies involving Ghanaians and 74 were wholly Ghanaian companies.

Source: Joy Business

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Ghana committed to protecting foreign investment – GIPC CEO Assures

Africa Singapore Business Forum 2025

Our CEO, Mr. Simon Madjie has affirmed that Ghana is dedicated to safeguarding foreign investment. Speaking on a panel at the Africa Singapore Business Forum, he assured investors that their capital is secure when they invest in Ghana.

Mr. Madjie highlighted Ghana’s robust legal framework, which is designed to handle business disputes fairly and efficiently. He pointed to key institutions like the Arbitration Act, the Tax Appeals Board, and the Commercial Court as evidence of the country’s commitment to ensure a secure business environment.

Additionally, Mr.  Madjie encouraged investors to choose Ghana, highlighting President Mahama’s key policies – the 24-hour economy and the Big Push Agenda. He emphasized that these initiatives are set to be engines for future economic growth and development

Source:  GIPC

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