Protection Against Unfair Competition Act, 2000 (Act 589)Section 6: (1) Any act or practice in the course of industry or commercial activity that results in the breach of Ghanaian law or international or regional obligation to which a person engaged in business or commercial activity in Ghana is subject and in a manner contrary to honest business practices constitutes an act of unfair competition.(2) Breach of international or regional obligations may in particular result from:(a) breach of protocols agreements or other obligations entered into under the World Trade Organization,(b) breach of protocols agreements or other obligations entered into pursuant to the Treaty establishing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as revised,(c) any act or practice by which a foreign producer of goods or services is granted special advantages in the country of production, including but not limited to direct subsidies and preferential tax treatment, which results in significant distortion of competitive strength in Ghana compared to Ghanaian producers. |
Procedures to FollowNot Avaiable |
Responsible InstitutionMinistry of Trade and Industry
Ministries |
Fees / ChargesNot Avaiable |
