Business PlansGhana
Best Business to Start in Ghana With Low Capital
The low-capital businesses actually working in Ghana right now, what each needs, and the real registration and tax costs most lists skip over.
2 Nov 2026 · 9 min read
Money moves in Ghana
13 guides written for Ghana, with local platforms, local rules and real numbers in GHS.
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InvestingGhana
Best Mutual Funds in Ghana: Real Returns and How to Start From GH₵50
A full comparison of Ghana's biggest unit trusts and mutual funds: real September 2026 returns, fees and minimums, plus how to start investing from GH₵50.
30 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Personal FinanceGhana
Ghana VAT: The New 20% Rate and How to Calculate It
GRA's VAT reform took effect 1 January 2026: NHIL and GETFund stopped stacking on VAT, cutting the real rate from 21.9% to 20%. Here's who must register now.
26 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
InsuranceGhana
NHIS Ghana Registration: How to Sign Up, Renew by *929# and What It Covers
Register for NHIS in Ghana with your Ghana Card, renew by dialling *929# for a small fee, and see exactly what the scheme covers, checked October 2026.
22 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
InvestingGhana
Cost of Building a 3-Bedroom House in Ghana
A mid-market 3-bedroom house costs GH₵500,000-720,000 to build in Ghana in 2026, excluding land - the real cost in Accra, Kumasi and beyond.
20 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
FreelancingGhana
Does PayPal Work in Ghana? What Works for Receiving Money
No, PayPal can't receive money in Ghana as of 2026. Here's what actually works: Payoneer, Wise, bank wires and remittance apps, with real fees and limits.
17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Business PlansGhana
How to Register a Business in Ghana: ORC Costs, Steps and Timeline
Registering a business name in Ghana costs GHS 130 at the ORC, and a company GHS 585 plus 1% capital duty. See the steps, timeline and what's still done in person.
14 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
InvestingGhana
How to Buy Treasury Bills in Ghana: Banks, Mobile Money and What They Pay Now
You can buy Ghana Treasury bills from GH₵5 on Ecobank's mobile money service, and the interest is tax-free. See October 2026 rates and how to buy.
11 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
Personal FinanceGhana
SSNIT Contributions in Ghana: How Much Is Deducted, How to Check Your Balance and Claim
SSNIT takes 18.5% of your basic salary in Ghana: 5.5% from you, 13% from your employer. Rates confirmed November 2026, plus how to claim your pension.
7 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
Personal FinanceGhana
PAYE in Ghana: Tax Bands, SSNIT and What You Take Home
How to calculate PAYE in Ghana for 2026: the GRA's tax bands, the 5.5% SSNIT deduction, and real take-home pay examples in GH₵, checked October 2026.
4 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Personal FinanceGhana
How to Check Your TIN Number in Ghana
Your TIN in Ghana is the PIN on your Ghana Card, official since April 2021. How to check it fast, verify it online with GRA, and link an old TIN, October 2026.
28 Sept 2026 · 6 min read
Personal FinanceGhana
Ghana Card Price: Registration, Replacement and Foreigner Fees
What a Ghana Card costs in 2026: GH¢30 to register, GH¢200 to replace, and what foreigners and Ghanaians abroad pay under NIA's latest price list.
26 Sept 2026 · 7 min read
InvestingGhana
Government Bonds in Ghana After the Restructuring: How to Invest
Ghana's bond market has reopened after the 2023 debt exchange. Here's how to invest in 2026, current T-bill and bond rates, and the risks to know.
18 Sept 2025 · 8 min read
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FreelancingAfrica
Best Virtual Dollar Cards for African Freelancers
Compare Grey, Chipper Cash, Payoneer and Kenya's M-PESA GlobalPay card for paying Upwork Connects and ad spend in dollars, fees checked November 2026.
9 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Personal FinanceAfrica
PAPSS Explained: How African Businesses Can Pay Each Other Without Dollars
PAPSS lets African businesses pay suppliers abroad in local currency, skipping the dollar. Which banks are live and what still doesn't, October 2026.
12 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
FreelancingAfrica
Best Remote Jobs for Africans (No Experience Needed)
No-experience remote jobs for Africans in 2026: AI rater work, virtual assistant roles, Africa-friendly job boards, and how to get paid without losing to fees.
12 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Personal FinanceAfrica
Cheapest Ways to Send Money to Africa From the UK or US
Compare real fees for sending money to Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa from the UK or US via Wise, WorldRemit and M-Pesa, checked October 2026.
5 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
FreelancingAfrica
Digital Skills in Demand in Africa: What to Learn to Earn in Dollars
The digital skills actually in demand for African freelancers in 2026, backed by Upwork's own data, plus how to get paid and the scams to dodge.
18 Sept 2025 · 8 min read
FreelancingKenyaAfrica
Fiverr vs Upwork: Which Pays African Freelancers More?
Fiverr charges a flat 20% seller fee. Upwork dropped its flat 10% for a 0-15% rate per contract. Here is what each actually costs African freelancers in 2026.
9 Sept 2025 · 7 min read