UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce

Also known as: UKGCC

UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce — business membership organization facilitating bilateral commerce and investor engagement, active in trade resource development and business networking events.

2026-04-292026-11-08

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May 2026
8 MayBusiness & Financial Times
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce-Ghana (AmCham Ghana), has hosted a vibrant and purpose-driven event dubbed “Jazz & Jive”, blending live music, networking, and philanthropy in a unique commemoration of International …
UKGCC, AmCham strike a chord for charity at International Jazz Day commemoration
8 MayJoy Online
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce-Ghana (AmCham Ghana), has hosted a vibrant and purpose-driven event dubbed “Jazz & Jive”, blending live music, networking, and philanthropy in a unique commemoration of International …
UKGCC, AmCham strike a chord for charity at international jazz day commemoration
5 MayJoy Online
… Supporting partners include the British High Commission in Accra, the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), and Invest Africa, reflecting the strong economic ties between Ghana and the United Kingdom. …
Ghana High Commission invites global investors to Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026
3 MayJoy Online
… He made the call during a media tour of the company’s production facility, organised by the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) in collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists (IFEJ), as part of activities to comm …
Blue Skies urges media to highlight responsible businesses on World Press Freedom Day
April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
… Speaking during a UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and PwC Ghana webinar on “Tax Updates in Ghana”, Darko noted that the changes marked a clear shift in the country’s tax regime from an aggressive stance towards a more business-friendly environment. …
New tax updates in Ghana bring relief to businesses – PwC Tax Professional

Business

GRA Customs urges importers, exporters to reduce documentation errors

The News

The Customs Division of Ghana's Revenue Authority has urged importers, exporters and trade actors to minimise documentation errors, warning that inaccurate or incomplete declarations delay Customs processing and increase business costs. Recurring problems include missing supporting documentation, data-entry errors in vehicle specifications, incomplete certificates of origin, and incorrect invoices and bills of lading.

26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

GRA Customs urges importers, exporters to reduce documentation errors
The Customs Division of Ghana's Revenue Authority has urged importers, exporters and trade actors to minimise documentation errors, warning that inaccurate or incomplete declarations delay Customs processing and increase business costs. Recurring problems include missing supporting documentation, data-entry errors in vehicle specifications, incomplete certificates of origin, and incorrect invoices and bills of lading.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

UK Investment Roadshow launches in London for UK-Ghana partnership
The UK Investment Roadshow 2026 opened in London to connect investors and businesses with opportunities under the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership, building on a previous summit held in June and featuring investor meetings and business showcases focused on sectors critical to economic growth and industrialisation.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

UK-Ghana Trade Resource Centre launches to boost bilateral commerce
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the UK-Ghana Jobs and Economic Transformation Programme have launched the UK-Ghana Trade Resource Centre, a market-access platform designed to help businesses identify opportunities, navigate export requirements and build commercial partnerships. The initiative emerged from the UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026 and aims to support firms in leveraging the UK-Ghana Trade Partnership Agreement.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
REAC warns real estate practitioners of compliance sanctions and criminal penalties
The Real Estate Agency Council has urged Ghana's real estate practitioners, developers, brokers, and agents to comply with the Real Estate Agency Act, 2020, warning that breaches attract administrative sanctions (fines up to GH¢12,000), licence suspension or revocation, and criminal penalties (5,000–10,000 penalty units or five to ten years' imprisonment). REAC also emphasized that the sector is now cashless and that operating without a licence or accepting cash payments are criminal offences.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

Ghana's business environment at inflection point, says PwC
PwC Country Senior Partner Vish Ashiagbor says Ghana's business environment is at an "inflection point," with the private sector gradually assuming greater responsibility for driving economic activity. He remarks that businesses must adapt their processes, relationships, and strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

GRA deploys integrated digital platform to improve tax administration
The Ghana Revenue Authority is rolling out its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a unified digital platform designed to standardise tax processes—including registration, filing, payment, compliance and audits—and offer taxpayers self-service features, online application submission, and automated workflows.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

Bank of Ghana operationalising virtual asset law with stakeholder input
The Bank of Ghana is developing guidelines and directives to implement Ghana's newly enacted Virtual Asset Service Providers Act (Act 1154, 2025), and plans to consult with industry stakeholders including banks, fintechs, and digital asset associations. The central bank is drafting comprehensive guidelines covering anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism, consumer protection, cybersecurity, and prudential requirements, with some expected to be published later in the year.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

GRA to automate treaty benefit applications for businesses
Ghana Revenue Authority plans to fully digitalize the application process for treaty benefits, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and enhance certainty in tax treatment. The move addresses current delays caused by incomplete documentation and lengthy verification processes with treaty partners.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana High Commissioner highlights bright future for UK economic ties
Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, says Ghana-UK economic cooperation has strong prospects, with both nations positioned to build a partnership promoting prosperity and innovation. Speaking at the opening of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London (opened by President Mahama), she committed the Ghana High Commission to facilitating investor engagement and business opportunities in Ghana.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

AmCham and UKGCC host joint jazz networking event in Accra
The American Chamber of Commerce Ghana and the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce jointly hosted a jazz-themed networking event in Accra, bringing together member firms to explore partnerships and discuss Ghana's business environment. AmCham Ghana CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey said the chamber had 15 companies join in the first quarter, and noted ongoing engagement with state institutions on regulatory issues and ease of doing business.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
UKGCC and AmCham host jazz fundraiser for children's hospital
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and American Chamber of Commerce-Ghana hosted a "Jazz & Jive" event at the Four Points by Sheraton Accra Hotel, combining live music and networking to raise funds for neonatal equipment at the Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
UK and US chambers host jazz benefit for children's hospital
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and American Chamber of Commerce-Ghana held a "Jazz & Jive" event at the Four Points by Sheraton Accra Hotel, combining live music, networking, and fundraising for the Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital; proceeds are intended for neonatal equipment.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

Ghana High Commission hosts UK investment summit June 2026
The Ghana High Commission has announced a Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 scheduled for June 1–2 at Raffles London, bringing together government officials, global investors and development finance leaders to strengthen economic cooperation and unlock investment opportunities. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver the keynote address.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 3 May

Blue Skies urges media to highlight responsible businesses
Blue Skies Products' Head of Corporate Affairs called on Ghanaian media to be more intentional in spotlighting responsible businesses contributing to national development, arguing that balanced reporting strengthens public trust and encourages ethical corporate practices. The call was made during a media tour of the company's facility, organised by the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association and Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists, as part of World Press Freedom Day activities.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

Ghana's tax reforms bring relief to businesses, says PwC
Recent tax updates in Ghana, including abolition of the Emissions Levy, COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, and E-levy, are shifting the tax regime towards a more business-friendly environment and reducing costs for consumers, according to a PwC tax professional.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →