Ghana has reformed its investment laws with the passage of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Bill, 2026. Once assented to by the President, the law will replace the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act, 2013, and establish the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA).

ALN Ghana recently published a detailed update on the Bill’s key changes and their practical implications for investors and businesses in, or expanding into, Ghana.

2 June 26

The passage of the GIPA Bill represents a significant recalibration of Ghana’s investment regime, expressly aligned with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Although a domestic reform, the Bill has clear continental relevance, including for East African Community (EAC) investors assessing how AfCFTA is shaping national investment frameworks.

This analysis examines the GIPA Bill through an AfCFTA lens, considers its relevance for Kenya’s investment landscape, and highlights what EAC investors should know when approaching Ghana as a destination market or continental platform.

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Should you require more information about this article, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Ngumy or Luisa Cetina.

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