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Register a Business in Ghana
Company, sole proprietorship, or partnership
Fees
GHS 250-500 (sole proprietorship) / GHS 500-2,000 (limited company)
Timeline
5-10 working days
Last verified
2026-10
Step-by-Step Process (5 steps)
Search & reserve business name
Search for name availability at the RGD office or online. Reserve your chosen name (valid for 3 months).
Required:
- • 3 proposed business names (in order of preference)
- • Name search fee
Prepare incorporation documents
For limited companies: prepare Memorandum and Articles of Association, Form 3 (directors), Form 4 (registered office). For sole proprietors: complete the registration form.
Required:
- • Directors' details and consent
- • Secretary details
- • Registered office address
- • Share capital structure
Submit documents & pay fees
Submit all documents to RGD with the registration fee. Pay stamp duty if applicable.
Obtain certificate
Receive Certificate of Incorporation (companies) or Certificate of Registration (sole proprietors/partnerships).
Post-registration
Register for TIN with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Register with SSNIT if you will hire employees. Open a business bank account.
Required:
- • Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
- • TIN registration with GRA
- • SSNIT registration (if hiring)
All Requirements
- ✓ Ghana Card of all directors/owners
- ✓ Proposed business name(s)
- ✓ Registered office address
- ✓ Share capital details (for companies)
- ✓ Registration fee
Official Sources
Steps and fees reviewed 2026-10. Official links: 1 of 2 answered when ONIM checked them on 2026-11-12 — a link that did not answer may still work from your own country. Always check official sources.
Disclaimer: These guides summarize official government procedures from published sources. Fees, timelines, and requirements may change. Always verify with the official agency before starting a process. This is not legal advice.