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What is a pension scheme?

A pension scheme is a structured savings arrangement designed to provide financial benefits to individuals after retirement, exit from employment, or in certain qualifying events such as permanent disability or death.

Pension planning ensures financial security after active employment. It provides a steady source of income or lump-sum benefit to support living expenses and maintain dignity in retirement.

All pension schemes in Ghana are regulated by the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), which ensures compliance, governance, and protection of contributors’ funds.

Ghana operates a Three-Tier Pension System:
  • Tier 1: Mandatory basic national social security scheme (managed by SSNIT)
  • Tier 2: Mandatory occupational pension scheme (managed by approved trustees like Kimpton Trust)
  • Tier 3: Voluntary provident fund and personal pension schemes (managed by approved trustees like Kimpton Trust)

Tier 1 and Tier 2 are mandatory for workers in the formal sector. Tier 3 is voluntary and designed to enhance retirement benefits.

  • Tier 2 provides mandatory lump-sum benefits at retirement or exit.

  • Tier 3 allows individuals or employers to make additional voluntary contributions for enhanced retirement savings.
How much is contributed to pensions in Ghana?

A total of 18.5% of gross salary is contributed for employees under the mandatory scheme:

  • 13.5% goes to Tier 1 (SSNIT)
  • 5% goes to Tier 2
  • A maximum of 16.5% may be contributed voluntarily under Tier 3 (tax-deductible)

Both employers and employees contribute. Employers are responsible for deducting and remitting contributions to the appropriate pension institutions.

Yes. Pension contributions made within approved limits under the Pensions Act are tax-deductible for formal sector workers.

Tier 2 benefits are typically payable upon:

  • Retirement
  • Permanent exit from employment
  • Permanent disability
  • Death (to beneficiaries)

Early access depends on the type of scheme:

  • Tier 2: Generally accessible only at retirement or exit
  • Tier 3: Partial or full withdrawals may be allowed, subject to scheme rules and tax implications
  • Your pension contributions remain intact and are transferable. You do not lose your accumulated benefits when changing employment.