Business registration in Ghana starts with the entity type. Each path has different ORC forms, supporting documents, fees, ownership rules, and post-registration duties.
| Entity | Core requirements |
|---|---|
| Sole proprietorship | Form A, Ghana Card both sides, name search, GHS 130 standard fee, yearly GHS 70 renewal. |
| Partnership | Form B, stamped partnership agreement, Ghana Cards for partners, GHS 270 standard fee, yearly GHS 100 renewal. |
| Company limited by shares | Form 3 pack, constitution, auditor consent, directors, secretary, shareholders, beneficial owners, GHS 585 standard fee. |
| Company limited by guarantee | Form 3B or 3E, constitution, non-profit objects, directors, secretary, auditor, beneficial owners, GHS 490 standard fee. |
| External company | Forms 20 and 21, local manager, process agent, power of attorney, notarized foreign documents, USD 1,400 standard fee. |
Documents to prepare early
- Name options and business activity description.
- Identity records for owners, partners, directors, shareholders, secretary, and beneficial owners.
- Registered office and contact details.
- Constitution, auditor consent, partnership agreement, or foreign statutory documents where the entity requires them.
