Ghana: Corporate/Commercial Law

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E-Signed, Sealed And Delivered: Ghana’s Current Legal Framework And Proposed Reforms For E-Signatures
Ghana's Electronic Transactions Act recognises e-signatures as legally valid, but with important restrictions on certain document types. As the country prepares to enact the Electronic Transactions Bill 2025, significant reforms are on the horizon that will introduce a three-tier signature framework and remove current limitations. Understanding these changes is crucial for anyone executing contracts or legal documents in Ghana's evolving digital landscape.
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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah
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How To Register Made-in-Ghana Shito With The FDA: Requirements, Fees And Step-by-Step Process (2026)
Selling shito commercially in Ghana requires FDA registration under Section 97 of the Public Health Act, 2012. The process involves business registration, facility preparation, laboratory testing, and online application through the G-FIRMS portal. For micro-scale producers, government fees start around GHS 1,400 total, with the Progressive Licensing Scheme offering subsidised routes for small and cottage food processors to achieve legal compliance.
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How To Register Plantain Chips With The FDA In Ghana: Requirements, Fees And Step-by-Step Process
Selling plantain chips commercially in Ghana requires Food and Drugs Authority registration under Section 97 of the Public Health Act, 2012. The process involves business registration, facility preparation, product testing, and FDA approval through the G-FIRMS portal, with fees starting from GHS 100 annually for micro-scale producers and typical processing times of one to three months.
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How To Register Sobolo With The FDA In Ghana: Requirements, Cost, Timeline And Step-by-Step Process
Registering sobolo with Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority requires proper business setup, facility preparation, laboratory testing, and compliance with food safety standards. The process involves product registration fees starting from GHS 100 annually for micro-scale producers, facility licensing, label compliance, and typically takes one to three months under the Progressive Licensing Scheme designed for small-scale and home-based producers.
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How To Register Plantain Chips With The FDA In Ghana: Requirements, Fees And Step-by-Step Process
Selling plantain chips commercially in Ghana requires Food and Drugs Authority registration under Section 97 of the Public Health Act, 2012. The process involves business registration, facility preparation, product testing, and FDA approval through the G-FIRMS portal, with fees starting from GHS 100 annually for micro-scale producers and typical processing times of one to three months.
Ghana Consumer
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Bank Of Ghana’s New Guidelines For Fit And Proper Persons – Key Changes
Ghana's Bank of Ghana and Financial Intelligence Centre have jointly issued new Guidelines on Fit and Proper Persons for Accountable Institutions in 2026, significantly expanding regulatory oversight beyond the 2019 framework. How do these enhanced requirements for financial integrity, beneficial ownership verification, and third-party service provider assessments reshape governance obligations for all BoG-licensed financial institutions?
Ghana Finance
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Corporate Governance

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Bank Of Ghana’s New Guidelines For Fit And Proper Persons – Key Changes
Ghana's Bank of Ghana and Financial Intelligence Centre have jointly issued new Guidelines on Fit and Proper Persons for Accountable Institutions in 2026, significantly expanding regulatory oversight beyond the 2019 framework. How do these enhanced requirements for financial integrity, beneficial ownership verification, and third-party service provider assessments reshape governance obligations for all BoG-licensed financial institutions?
Ghana Finance
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