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Ghana PEO &
Employer of Record

SALARY PAYMENT IN Ghanaian Cedi (GHS, GH₵)

CONTRACT LANGUAGE English

PAYROLL TAX 13.00%

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 24 hours
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The Horizons PEO solution allows you to hire in Ghana, without setting up a costly subsidiary.

Horizons has the most fair price point for Ghana PEO on the market with zero hidden fees. Contact us for a cost breakdown

With extensive experience in the Ghana hiring market, Horizons can hire new employees in as little as 24 hours.

Horizons' HR management platform was built to easily manage Ghana & international teams, based on client feedback at each step of development.

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Employment Laws

Compensation & Benefits

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Hire in Ghana

Horizons provides compliance solutions to ensure your business in Ghana operates in line with Ghana labor laws and tax regulations. Businesses benefit from hiring in, investing in, or job outsourcing to, Ghana in a range of industries, from customer service, to accounting services, to software development.

We also process monthly payroll, and, as a Ghana Employer of Record, absorb all local employer liabilities. Partnering with our Ghana PEO is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Ghana market.

Facts & Stats

PEO Platform Hire in Ghana, and pay employees through our platform or app.	PEO Cost Our Ghana PEO solution is the most affordable on the market.	Time-to-hire Fast onboarding in Ghana, hire in as little as 24 hours.
Contracts We draft labor contracts compliant with Ghanian labor law.	Local Benefits We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Ghana.	180+ Countries It doesn’t stop with Ghana — we are an international PEO

stay compliant with Ghana labor laws

Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Ghana

Employees in Ghana are legally entitled to a formal employment contract including all relevant details of employment such as salary and benefits. It should generally be written in the country’s official language of English and use the local currency of the Ghanaian cedi.

Fixed-term

Probationary period

3 – 6 months (standard)

Termination notice period

7 days: week-to-week contract

14 days: contract for <3 years

30 days: contract for >3 years

Severance

Not required

Indefinite

Probationary period	6 months (standard)
Termination notice period	30 days
Severance	Not required, except in cases of redundancy. Amounts are determined by negotiation. If negotiation fails, employee may move to arbitration.

Working hours in Ghana

The normal working week in Ghana consists of five eight-hour days.

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Public holidays in Ghana

Holiday Schedule in Ghana [2023]

Ghana has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2023 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan, 2023	New Year’s Day
2 Jan, 2023	New Year’s Day observed
7 Jan, 2023	Constitution Day
6 Mar, 2023	Independence Day
7 Apr, 2023	Good Friday
10 Apr, 2023	Easter Monday
22 Apr, 2023	Eid ul-Fitr (Tentative Date)
1 May, 2023	May Day
29 Jun, 2023	Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
4 Aug, 2023	Founders’ Day
21 Sep, 2023	Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
1 Dec, 2023	Farmer’s Day
25 Dec, 2023	Christmas Day
26 Dec, 2023	Boxing Day

Ghana vacation leave

Employees in Ghana are generally entitled to 15 days of paid vacation leave per year.

Ghana sick leave

Sick leave is not legally mandated in Ghana, but employers may choose to offer it as part of their benefits packages.

Parental leave in Ghana

Female workers in Ghana can usually take 12 weeks of paid maternity leave. Male workers may soon be legally entitled to paternity leave under new legislation that is currently in discussion.

Terminations and severance in Ghana

Employees in Ghana who are on contracts lasting under three years are legally entitled to two weeks of notice prior to termination. Those on contracts of more than three years are entitled to one month of notice.

Some contracts include specific clauses waiving the need for notice of termination.

Tax in Ghana

Employers and employees in Ghana must contribute a percentage of salaries to the country’s social security scheme. Employers must pay 13% and employees must pay 5.5%.

Health coverage in Ghana

Ghana has a nationalized healthcare system, so employees are covered for their medical care. However, some employers may choose to provide private health insurance to their employees.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation laws in Ghana

As of January 2020, the minimum wage in Ghana is 11.82 cedis per day.

Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart	(Per month in USD)
Switzerland (Geneva)	$4,000
Italy	$2,255
Australia	$1996
Algeria	$156
Uzbekistan	$22

Benefit management in Ghana

Establishing a Ghana benefits system for employees can be difficult. With a different language and a unique set of employment laws, building a comprehensive and compliant benefits system can take a long time and come at significant cost.

At Horizons, we specialize in building and running Ghanaian employee benefits systems. We’ll handle everything, using our experience to ensure you are ready to commence your Ghana operation as quickly as possible.

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With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.

FAQs

What is the difference between a Ghana PEO and a Ghana EOR?

A Ghana PEO and a Ghana EOR are two types of companies which specialize in providing human resources services to businesses in Ghana.

The main difference between a Ghana PEO and a Ghana EOR is in the scope of their services.

Ghana PEOs provide a full range of HR services, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee recruiting—all under one roof as a co-employer. Engaging a Ghana PEO is essentially outsourcing your HR duties in Ghana.

Ghana EORs actually take over as the legal employer of your employees based abroad. Ghana EORs become responsible for labor compliance for your employees in Ghana.

At Horizons, we offer both PEO and EOR services in Ghana. Get in touch now and let us know what service you are seeking.

Can a PEO in Ghana hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Ghana ?

A PEO in Ghana can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Ghana.

However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Ghana may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries.

Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Ghana PEO service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Ghana PEO can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Ghana.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Ghana ?

It is possible to get a work visa in Ghana. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Ghana are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

hire in Ghana

Ghana PEO & Employer of Record

Simple, compliant hiring with Horizons PEO

Hire in Ghana

Facts & Stats

stay compliant with Ghana labor laws

Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Ghana

Fixed-term

Indefinite

Working hours in Ghana

Hire compliantly in Ghana without a local entity.

Public holidays in Ghana

Ghana vacation leave

Ghana sick leave

Parental leave in Ghana

Terminations and severance in Ghana

Tax in Ghana

Health coverage in Ghana

hassle-free Ghana compensation & benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation laws in Ghana

Benefit management in Ghana

Hire in Ghana in 24h without your own local entity.

FAQs

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