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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Registering Made-in-Ghana Yoghurt With The FDA In Ghana
Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority requires every yoghurt producer, from kitchen-scale operations to full processing lines, to register before selling commercially. This comprehensive guide explains the six-step registration process, including facility licensing through the Progressive Licensing Scheme, laboratory testing requirements, and the complete documentation checklist needed to obtain your three-year FDA certificate.
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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 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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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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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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