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Insolvency Practitioners In Ghana
Did you know that insolvency practitioners play a vital role in assisting struggling businesses in Ghana? These professionals are licensed and specialized in managing the affairs of financially distressed individuals or businesses. They are often appointed to handle...
The requirement of a real estate license to operate as a Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent, also known as a realtor, facilitates property transactions such as buying, selling, or renting on behalf of clients. The Real Estate Agency Act 2020 (“Act 1047”), was created to regulate the real estate transactions as well as real estate agents...
Spousal property rights in Ghana- part 2
In today's Friday read, we continue our discussion on spousal property rights. In our previous read, we discussed Kwasi and Naa's ten-year marriage that had broken down beyond reconciliation. Naa is concerned about what she is entitled to after the divorce and has...
Spousal property rights in Ghana – part 1
Kwasi and Naa have been married for ten years. Throughout their marriage, they both worked hard and acquired several assets, including a house, cars, and savings accounts. However, their marriage broke down beyond reconciliation, and they decided to get a divorce. As...
What is Corporate Governance?
Did you know that strong corporate governance is not just about following rules—it is a cornerstone for economic growth and public trust? In today's global marketplace, where investors demand transparency and accountability, companies that prioritize strong governance...
Writeup on the ORC
In today’s #FridayRead we will discuss the new Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC). The President of the Republic of Ghana launched the Office of the Registrar under the Ghana’s Companies Act 2019, Act 992. This is an autonomous entity derived from the...
Writeup on MIIF Act, 2008
Today’s #FridayRead looks at the Minerals Income Investment Fund Act, 2018 (the “Act”)The Act establishes a Fund to manage the interests of the Republic in mining companies and to receive all income due the Republic from mining operations as well as invest same for...
Write-up on Local Government Act
Today’s #FridayRead looks at the making of by-laws by the District Assemblies under the Local Government Act, 2016 (the “Act”)The Act provides that a District Assembly may make by-laws for the purpose of carrying out any of its functions under the Act or any other...
Writeup on Insurance Act 2022
Today’s #FridayRead highlights compulsory Professional Indemnity Insurance under the new Insurance Act 2022 (Act 1061) The Professional Indemnity Insurance was introduced by Act 1061 to provide indemnity to professionals for loss or damage caused to another person...