Ghana
Ghana leads Africa in gold production and ranks as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, and Accra is home to the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the institution coordinating trade across all 54 African countries. A stable democracy at the center of West Africa, Ghana has become one of the continent’s most trusted places to do business. This is where Ghanaian companies meet buyers looking for them, at home and across the region.
List your businessAfrica’s leading gold producer. World’s second-largest cocoa producer. Home to the AfCFTA Secretariat.
Why Accra sits at the center of Africa’s trade future
- Host the secretariat that coordinates trade for all of Africa
Accra is home to the AfCFTA Secretariat, the body coordinating the free trade agreement linking 54 countries and more than a billion people.
- Lead the continent in gold production
Ghana produces more gold than any other African country, a cornerstone export alongside cocoa and crude oil.
- Supply the world’s second-largest cocoa harvest
Only Ivory Coast produces more. Cocoa remains one of Ghana’s top foreign exchange earners.
- Main business languageEnglish
- Key trade gatewayPort of Tema
- Commercial hub cityAccra
- Leading export sectorsGold, cocoa, crude oil
- Gold production rankAfrica’s top producer
- World cocoa rank2nd largest producer
- CurrencyGhanaian cedi (GHS)
- Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
- Calling code+233
Businesses in Ghana
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Starting a business in Ghana?
Registering a business in Ghana means working through ORC (Office of the Registrar of Companies). This guide breaks down the real steps, approximate cost, and approximate timeline, so you know what to expect before you begin.
Steps, fees, and timelines are approximate and compiled from public 2026 guides to the official process. Confirm current details directly with the official portal
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