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Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992)

Act
Ghana Source: GhaLII / Parliament of Ghana
Business RegistrationCompany LawIncorporation

Summary (Plain English)

Governs the incorporation, registration, management, and winding up of companies in Ghana. Replaced the Companies Act 1963 (Act 179). Requires all companies to register with the Registrar General's Department. Sets out requirements for company names, memorandum and articles, share capital, directors' duties, and annual returns. Introduces beneficial ownership disclosure requirements.

What This Means For You

  • • All businesses operating as companies must register under this Act
  • • Directors have fiduciary duties and can face personal liability
  • • Annual returns must be filed with the Registrar General
  • • Beneficial ownership information must be disclosed

Original Source

https://ghalii.org/legislation/act/2019/992

Content sourced from GhaLII / Parliament of Ghana. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.

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