Cross-border — AfCFTA, ECOWAS & West African Exports
Ghana's cross-border position is singular: host of the AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra, founding ECOWAS member and a growing exporter of financial, technology and professional services. Every cross-border transaction — whether a gold export, a tech service contract or a worker seconded to a West African subsidiary — carries VAT, customs and employment implications that require careful, coordinated documentation.
ECOWAS & AfCFTA Trade
How Ghanaian exporters use ECOWAS and AfCFTA preferences: rules of origin, certificates, tariff schedules, paperwork and practical records to keep.
Export & Import — Documentation and Logistics
Export and import documentation in Ghana: commercial invoice, packing list, customs declaration, duties, permits and the shipment file to keep for audits.
Zero-rated Exports & VAT Reclaim
Zero-rated exports and VAT reclaim in Ghana: what evidence supports zero rating, how input tax is recovered, refund claims with the GRA and common mistakes.
Ghana Free Zones — GFZA Compliance
Ghana free zones explained: who can apply to the Ghana Free Zones Authority, licence conditions, customs and tax treatment, records and reporting duties.
Posting Workers to ECOWAS and AfCFTA Countries
Posting workers from Ghana to ECOWAS and AfCFTA states: work permits, free movement rules, tax residence, social security and records an employer should keep.
Double Taxation Agreements
Double taxation agreements and Ghana: how treaties allocate taxing rights, tax residence certificates, withholding tax relief and records for a treaty claim.
