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Business Registration Process at the Registrar General's Department
GuidelineGhana Source: Registrar General's Department, Ghana
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Summary (Plain English)
Step-by-step process to register a business in Ghana: 1) Search and reserve a business name at RGD. 2) Prepare incorporation documents (for companies) or registration forms (for sole proprietors/partnerships). 3) Submit documents and pay registration fees. 4) Obtain Certificate of Incorporation/Registration. 5) Register with GRA for TIN. 6) Register with SSNIT for employee social security. Fees: approximately GHS 250-500 for sole proprietorship, GHS 500-2000 for limited companies depending on share capital.
What This Means For You
- • Name search takes 1-2 business days
- • Total registration process typically takes 5-10 business days
- • Must obtain TIN from GRA after registration
- • SSNIT registration required before hiring employees
Original Source
https://rgd.gov.ghContent sourced from Registrar General's Department, Ghana. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.
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