How to open a salon in Ghana (Accra, Kumasi, Tema)

5/11/20266 min read

AMA/KMA permits, GRA TIN, Mobile Money setup — your full checklist for opening a salon in Ghana.

1. Register the business Sole proprietorships register with the Registrar General's Department — quick and cheap. Limited companies cost more but protect personal assets.

2. GRA TIN You need a Ghana Revenue Authority Tax Identification Number. VAT only kicks in above the threshold (GH₵ 200,000 annual turnover at time of writing).

3. Business Operating Permit Apply at your Metropolitan, Municipal or District Assembly — AMA in Accra, KMA in Kumasi, TMA in Tema. Fees vary by location and shop size.

4. Environmental Health clearance Standard inspection covers water source, drainage, sterilisation and waste handling. Most assemblies complete this within 1–2 weeks.

5. Payments: MoMo is king - MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash, AirtelTigo Money — list the merchant ID on your booking page - Card readers (Hubtel, ExpressPay) are useful but optional for small studios - Cash is still common but trending down among under-30 clients

6. Online booking from day one Most new salons in Accra and Kumasi see 30–50% of new client bookings come through Instagram and WhatsApp link-in-bio after sundown. A real online booking page beats DM-juggling.

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1. Register the business Sole proprietorships register with the **Registrar General's Department** — quick and cheap. Limited companies cost more but protect personal assets.

2. GRA TIN You need a **Ghana Revenue Authority Tax Identification Number**. VAT only kicks in above the threshold (GH₵ 200,000 annual turnover at time of writing).

3. Business Operating Permit Apply at your **Metropolitan, Municipal or District Assembly** — **AMA** in Accra, **KMA** in Kumasi, **TMA** in Tema. Fees vary by location and shop size.