Ghana - Jurisdiction Review

ENSafrica

Firm overview

We are a full-service corporate law firm with a footprint across the African content , providing specialised legal services to local and international clients. Through our in-country and regional expertise, combined with our network of high-quality correspondent firms, we are able to assist you with all your legal and tax requirements, no matter where in Africa you choose to do business.

As Africa’s largest law firm, we are able to harness the expertise of our more than 600 practitioners based at 12 offices spread throughout the continent. Should your matter be situated in countries in Africa where we do not have presence or regional expertise, we are able to take advantage of our longstanding partnerships with formidable correspondent firms whom we work alongside in order to ensure the utmost quality of service is provided.

Our cross-border, continent-wide expertise is augmented by this broad network of firms with deeply local expertise, meaning that you receive expert legal advice from the most qualified legal advisors in each country. This approach makes us the African law firm of choice for cross-border legal advice throughout the continent.

We harness our deep specialist expertise in practice areas relevant to the project and at the correct level. This approach enables us to tailor-make solutions for your business needs, with the desired turnaround times and cost efficiencies.
You have the flexibility to choose a working arrangement with us that is best for your business, be it through a single point of contact, your own small, dedicated team of practitioners, or selected individuals.
We can advise you directly or work closely with your in-house legal team on projects so as to ensure that the end goal is achieved in the manner that best suits the assignment.

World Tax Reviews

Tax

Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

The Ghanaian full-service law firm provides integrated and strategic tax solutions with a focus on transactional tax, transfer pricing, controversy, real estate and general corporate tax. The member firm of international network Lex Mundi and Lexi Africa has experience advising clients across a variety of industries including oil and gas, energy, mining, finance and more. Managing partner Seth Asante is the key figure leading the tax practice.

Client feedback

'High technical proficiency in general corporate law practice with specialist knowledge in oil and gas sector.'

ENSafrica

The full-service law firm offers a one-stop-shop tax service, assisting both in contentious and non-contentious matters, from a single point of contact. The tax practice is led by tax partners Paa Kwesi Morrison, Rachel Dagadu, and Cletus Danliar Banseh. In the case study the firm is advised Eaton Towers Ghana Limited on the tax implications concerning a merger with another telecommunication company. The task entailed reviewing tax records, issuing tax opinions, obtaining tax rulings and more.

Client feedback

'Knowledgeable of the practical approach adopted by the tax authority.
The finance/accounting background of lawyers advising on the issue provided additional credibility.'

WTS Nobisfields

The exclusive member firm of WTS global in Ghana offers tax services to multinational companies, private clients, and family offices on all tax matters; in addition, the tax practice specialises in tax controversy, tax advisory, tax compliance and M&A. Managing partner Theophilus Tawiah and tax partner Richard Amo-Hene are the key tax overseeing the practice.

At the end of FY 2022, the tax team assisted West Africa Gas Pipeline Company during their payroll audit by the Ghana Revenue Authority, which the firm was appointed to file an objection and reduce the liability.