Make employment in Ghana easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Ghana, all in one easy-to-use platform.
Workers' rights in Ghana are protected by:
The Ghanaian Constitution of 1992,
The National Pensions Act of 2008, and
The Labor Act of 2003
— all of which guarantee equal pay for equal work and protections against discrimination based on age, religion, gender expression, and race.
Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Ghana.
Ghana’s minimum wage is fixed at GHS 18.15 per day although skilled employees will negotiate better rates on a case-by-case basis which will tend to be higher than the minimum wage.
Ghana is Nigeria’s younger cousin, and is arguably the more politically and economically stable of the two— when both nations are not arguing about who has the better jollof rice.
Ghana’s sandy beaches and coastal rainforests, blend in with level savannah, which give way to semi-arid plains in the north. Much of Ghana’s economy is extrctive and it produces huge stocks of gold, diamonds, bauxite (some of the world’s largest deposits) and manganese (3% of world production).
Ghana doubles as a large agricultural economy that’s one of the world’s major sources of cocoa (17% of global production).
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You can pay contractors now in Ghana with Remote in some currencies (talk to a Remote expert now for more details).
Companies hiring in Ghana are typically required to either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider to employ on the company's behalf. Developing the processes required to manage payroll, benefits, taxes, and onboarding in countries like Ghana can get complicated fast, especially without localized expertise. If you’re looking to start hiring in a country like this, using a global HR platform like Remote makes it easy to hire workers in full compliance with all local legislation. In the countries where we do offer our Employer of Record product, Remote takes on responsibility for compliance so you can focus on hiring great talent and growing your business.
Hiring contractors in Ghana can be a strategic and cost-effective way for businesses to complete projects without the obligations of hiring full-time employees. Whether you are engaging independent contractors for specialized services or working with subcontractors, understanding Ghana’s labor laws and regulations is essential.
Remote helps businesses stay compliant when hiring contractors globally with these key features:
Global compliance support: Ensures adherence to labor laws in over 200 countries with localized contracts and proper documentation.
Misclassification protection: Includes built-in compliance checks and seamless contractor-to-employee conversion.
Centralized documentation: Maintains essential records for audits and automates tax filings.
Legal expertise: Provides guidance on complex local labor laws, simplifying international hiring.
Remote’s streamlined approach minimizes compliance risks and simplifies contractor management for businesses.
Remote simplifies contractor payments with:
Automated processing: One-click approvals, bulk payments, recurring invoices, and real-time tracking.
Global coverage: Payments in over 200 countries, multiple payment methods, and currency flexibility.
Cost and compliance: Fair price guarantee with payment for active contractors only, built-in compliance with regional regulations, and localized contracts.
Learn more about how Remote simplifies contractor management in Ghana — get started for free today.
$699
per employee/month
Hire without opening a local entity in 90+ countries
Onboarding with a dedicated specialist
Local payroll paid on time, every time
Compliance protections built-in
Competitive, flexible and localized benefits
Dedicated in-house experts for local support
Includes HR Essentials as standard
$29
per employee/month
Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalized support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated benefits management
Includes HR Core as standard
$29
per contractor/month
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Includes HR Core as standard
