Acheampong & Associates

Ghana continues to be a favorable destination for businesses seeking business opportunities in Africa. With a stable democracy and a robust legal and fiscal regime, Ghana is the go-to-country offering varied and diverse investment opportunities in multiple business sectors.

The main goal of the investor is to expand their business and utilise opportunities for profitability. And businesses can only flourish if there is a stable and supportive business environment. Often, the challenge for the investor is navigating their way through the heap of business laws in Ghana to ensure they stay profitable and compliant. There is also the concern about the stability of the business environment and the prospects of the business becoming a successful venture.

This is where we come in. Utilizing our team of lawyers and professionals from diverse backgrounds, we offer legal and business services that speak to what you are looking for. We cut it to the chase and help you go through the process as seamlessly as possible without having to worry about the legal, fiscal, and business regime in Ghana.

Our team of lawyers has extensive experience to provide legal assistance in all areas of family and matrimonial matters. Our services typically include the following:

Our services include:

• Divorce and custody proceedings
• Maintenance proceedings
• Adoption
• Surrogacy Arrangements and Pre Birth Parental Orders
• Matrimonial Property settlement
• Wills, Probate, and Letters of Administration

We conduct due diligence on the ownership of the property to ensure that you are dealing with the true owner of the property, whether it is a stool, family, company or an individual. Under the new Land Act, 2019, stools and families are required to set up Customary Land Secretariats. This is why we verify the ownership of any property you wish to buy. 

We also conduct due diligence on the property itself to ensure that you are getting what the seller says they are selling to you; the location, the amenities, fixtures & fittings, etc. 

In addition, we review the terms of the Sale & Purchase Agreement or Conveyance to ensure that you negotiate a fair price for the property. We also ensure that there are no hidden taxes and fees that will increase your purchase price later; for example, stamp duty, ground rent, cost of getting your title registered, etc.

Furthermore, as the buyer, we prepare the Sale & Purchase Agreement or Conveyance for you. This will ensure that all the necessary terms and conditions are included in it. This is a requirement under the law because a conveyance shall only be prepared by a lawyer.

Another reason why we need to get us to represent you when buying property in Ghana as a foreigner is that, if you intend to use the property as an investment vehicle, we will prepare the necessary tenancy agreements that will suit your needs and comply with the laws of Ghana.

The most obvious reason why you should hire us is that we are experts of the law: we understand the complex real estate laws of Ghana and will guide you through the process.

We ensure you don’t miss any important steps in the property purchase process by consulting relevant government agencies and providing advice on the legality of your decision to buy property.

In addition, we can act as an intermediary between you and the seller, which can provide another layer of protection. For example, if there were any disputes about what was agreed to at a meeting or what was written in a contract, then it would be up to us to decide how best to resolve the dispute on your behalf.

Buying property in Ghana as a foreigner may seem daunting, but with legal help and extra protections, you can buy property without worry. If you want all your bases covered before purchasing property in Ghana, then be sure to hire a lawyer.

Work and residence permits are required for a foreigner seeking to live and work in Ghana. There are penalties for working here without a permit. 

Certain short-term skilled activities may be performed on a business visa, without the need to obtain a residence permit. However, stays for more than 90 days would usually require a residence permit.

We understand the importance of businesses having a skilled and diverse workforce, and in doing so, they require a smooth and stress-free process that free up their valuable time to concentrate on their core operations.

The laws on work and residence permit may be challenging, confusing, and often time-consuming. Stories of dozens of work/residence permits held in long processing times abound. Longer waiting times mean more operational costs for little or no value. 

Given these challenges, it is crucial for businesses to have a streamlined immigration process rather than having to run through the corridors of immigration offices to chase applications.

This is where we matter. Exploiting our tools and network of key contacts in strategic positions, we get the work done quickly, and well by doing the following

Our Work And Residence Permits In Ghana services include:

• Advising on the laws governing work and residence permits in Ghana
• Providing updates on changes to immigration laws and policies that directly affect your operations
• Advising on documentation and preparing application for submission to the immigration office
• Verifying all documents within 24 hours of receiving them and providing prompt feedback
• Assisting applicant undergo preprocessing formalities
• Applying for work and residence permit
• Maintaining constant interaction with appropriate officials to ensure speedy and efficient processing
• Picking up approved permits and delivering them at agreed location
• Sending reminders to alert impending expiry of permits, and other relevant matter
• Conducting quarterly immigration audits to verify the immigration status of expats