Employer of Record in Ghana
Yes. CareerBuddy's Ghana employer of record signs the local employment contract, pays statutory contributions, runs monthly payroll and administers benefits — so you can hire Ghana talent without setting up an entity. Onboarding takes 7-14 business days.
Employer of Record in Ghana: what's specific
Ghanaian EOR covers PAYE, SSNIT tier-1 and tier-2 pension, and NHIS facilitation. Onboarding ~10 business days. Labour Act 2003 governs the underlying relationship.
From $399/employee/month
EOR seat cost
13.5% of basic
SSNIT tier-1 employer
5% of basic
SSNIT tier-2 employer
Ghana employer of record compliance
- Statute
- Labour Act 2003 (Act 651); National Pensions Act 2008 (Act 766); NHIS Act.
- PAYE remittance
- Withheld monthly, remitted to GRA by 15th of following month.
- Notice
- 1 month for monthly-paid staff (Act 651 §17); longer by contract.
Ghana's National Pensions Act 2008 splits pension into three tiers — SSNIT tier-1 (13% employer, 5.5% employee), mandatory tier-2 (5% employer, private trustee), and voluntary tier-3. The EOR administers tier-1 and tier-2; tier-3 opt-in is a client policy decision.
Employer of Record in Ghana, step by step
Step 1
Signed brief
You share the role, scope and target start date for Ghana.
Step 2
Vetted shortlist
Three shortlisted candidates in four business days, with notes and salary expectations.
Step 3
Offer & contract
You choose; CareerBuddy runs the Ghana employment contract and right-to-work checks.
Step 4
Payroll live
First payroll runs on schedule. 7-14 business days onboarding, always compliant.
Ghana employment essentials
Currency
Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Working hours
40 hours/week (8 hrs/day)
Probation period
3-6 months
Notice period
1-3 months depending on contract
Time zone
GMT+0
Hiring timeline
7-14 business days
Employer of Record in Ghana: questions
What is an employer of record in Ghana?+
A legal entity that employs a worker on your behalf under Ghana law and manages payroll, taxes, benefits and compliance — while the worker reports to you day-to-day.
How much does the Ghana EOR cost?+
From $399 per employee per month, plus statutory employer costs. There are no setup fees and no per-seat platform fees.
How fast can I onboard someone through the EOR?+
7-14 business days from signed offer to first day, subject to right-to-work checks and background screening.
Who owns the intellectual property produced by the employee?+
You do. The employment contract assigns IP to your company on execution, in line with Ghana statute.
Start employer of record in Ghana
- 100% compliant with Ghana labour law
- 7-14 business days onboarding timeline
- Dedicated local account manager
- One agreement across recruitment, EOR and outsourcing