Ghana abolishes minimum capital requirements for most foreign investors
Ghana has abolished the minimum capital requirements that previously applied to most foreign investors under the newly enacted Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Act, 2026 (Act 1173). The post Ghana abolishes minimum capital requirements for most foreign investors appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Ghana has removed minimum capital requirements for many foreign investors, as per the newly passed Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act (Act 1173). The reform aims to boost the country's appeal as a regional business hub by lowering barriers to entry and attracting a wider range of investors. Before the Act, investors faced thresholds of $200,000 for joint ventures, $500,000 for wholly foreign-owned enterprises, and $1 million for trading companies.
However, the new law reduces the trading enterprise requirement to $500,000, while retaining minimum capital requirements for certain activities. Simon Madjie, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority, emphasized that the reform acknowledges businesses' ability to create economic value through technology, skills, and innovation without substantial upfront capital investments.
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