Ghana
How Ghana performs
Tax
Average taxes. Ghana sits mid-table on tax, 59th of 123. Expect a typical tax bill: neither a reason to move here nor a reason to stay away. Personal income tax 0-35%, corporate tax 8-25%, VAT 15%.
Source: Heritage Foundation, Index of Economic Freedom (Tax Burden sub-score)
Safety
Average safety. Safety here is about average for the countries we cover: Ghana is 64th of 117.
Source: Institute for Economics and Peace, Global Peace Index
Cost of Living
Affordable. Everyday life costs less here than in most countries we cover: Ghana is 46th of 118.
Source: Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Education
Weak education. Ghana has one of the weakest education systems in the index, 100th of 120. Families will likely need international or private schooling.
Source: UNDP & MBRF, Global Knowledge Index
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The detail behind the scores
Taxation
| Corporate income tax | 8-25% Applicable tax rate varies based on the nature of the business and not inclusive of additional levies applied to certain industries |
|---|---|
| Personal income tax | 0-35% Applicable tax rate varies based on the amount of income earned |
| Standard VAT | 15% Additional 2.5% applied for National Health Insurance Levy and Education Trust Fund Levy |
Rates change without notice. Confirm with the relevant tax authority before acting.
Naturalization Requirements and Immigration Pathway
- Residence for naturalization
- 5 years
- Language requirement
- YesProficiency in an indigenous Ghanaian language
- Investment Immigration Pathway
- Not applicable
- Official language
- English
- Dual citizenship
- Allows dual citizenship
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