Nat’l Tymes News Desk
THE GHANA Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has intensified efforts to attract more foreign investment, highlighting a range of incentives available to businesses seeking to establish operations in Ghana.
At the Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 held in London, the Chief Executive Officer of GFZA, Dr. Mary Awusi, showcased the benefits of Ghana’s Free Zones Scheme to potential investors from the United Kingdom.
The summit, which was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, business leaders, investors, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora in the UK, was held under the theme: “Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity.”
Addressing participants, Dr. Awusi outlined several incentives available to companies operating under the Free Zones Scheme. These include a 10-year corporate tax holiday, exemption from import duties, unrestricted repatriation of profits, and simplified business registration and operational processes.
She encouraged investors to explore opportunities in sectors such as agro-processing, textiles and garments, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, business process outsourcing, and industrial park development.
According to Dr. Awusi, Ghana is well-positioned as a preferred investment destination, with more than 7,000 acres of litigation-free industrial land available in strategic locations, including Tema, Afienya, Sekondi, Shama, and Kumasi.
She noted that the availability of industrial land, coupled with investor-friendly policies, provides a strong platform for companies looking to manufacture goods in Ghana for export to international markets.
“I am committed to working closely with investors to create jobs, drive industrial growth, and support Ghana’s economic transformation,” Dr. Awusi stated. “Our objective is to achieve shared prosperity for all Ghanaians.”
The GFZA continues to collaborate with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority to attract investments aimed at boosting exports, creating employment opportunities, and promoting sustainable economic growth.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
