LimboAfrica
Ghana
25%effective individual rate
No specific crypto tax legislation but general income tax applies. Growing crypto adoption with regulatory framework in development.
FATCA Partner
No
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains TaxUp to 25%
Income Tax on CryptoUp to 30%
Corporate Tax25%
VAT on Crypto15%
Activity Taxes
Staking
Taxed as income
Mining
Taxed as income
DeFi
Not addressed
NFTs
Not addressed
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Bank of Ghana; SEC Ghana
Residency Requirement
Various visa options
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Right of Abode for diaspora; citizenship after 5 years
Notable Conditions
- →No specific crypto legislation
- →General income tax applied
- →Growing fintech ecosystem
- →SEC exploring regulation
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Low
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Low-Moderate
Lifestyle Scores
Safety6/10
Healthcare4/10
Institutions5/10
Business Ease5/10
Int'l Schooling3/10
Privacy6/10