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Ghana at a Glance : Overview on Company Registration in Ghana, Business Registration in Ghana and Registering a Partnership Business in Ghana

Did you Know that Ghana is the Most Politically Stable Country in West Africa? It is also a Country with a Large potential, Immense Business Opportunities, Numerous natural resources, a fast expanding economy and a growing middle class, it is also well known for the exceptional hospitality of  its inhabitants.

Ghana’s Top Export include Crude petroleum, Gold, Cocoa Beans, Cocoa paste, Cocoa butter, and the top export destinations include; Switzerland, China, France, India and the Netherlands.
Ghana’s top Import Include Cars, Delivery Trucks, Refined Petroleum, Cement and Non Fillet Frozen Fish and The Top Import Destinations include China, United Kingdom, United States, India, Belgium and Luxembourg.

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Key Investment Opportunities in Ghana are in the following areas;

  • Road and Bridge Construction
  • Investing in the Railway sector
  • Establishment of training schools for skills enhancement
  • Public-Private Partnership for the supply of Agriculture equipment
  • Construction of small-scale Dams, Irrigation facilities, and boreholes
  • Establishment of storage facilities for agricultural produce
  • Construction of 10,000 housing units under affordable housing program

The Tax Regime in Ghana is Quite Straight forward with the Tax rate for personal Income ranging from 0 to 25 %, Corporation Tax is at 25% and Vat at 15%.

For over 1 decade now, East Africa Business Consultants Has assisted many clients with the following Key Company Set Up Services or business registration in Ghana;

  • Company registration in Ghana – Start the registration Process now
  • Government Licenses Processing
  • Business Bank Account Opening in Ghana
  • HR Recruitment and Management
  • Work Permit Processing in Ghana
  • Apartment/Office/Warehouse Sourcing.

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Company Registration in Ghana Summary Table | Overview on how to register a business in Ghana | Registering a Company in Ghana

Entity Subsidiary Company Branch Company
How Long does Company registration in Ghana Take? 10 Days 10 Days
How long Does it take to Open Bank Account?  5 Days 5 Days
After how Long can you Invoice and Hire  15 Days 15 Days
Minimum Number of Directors and Shareholders  2  –
Foreigner Can own the Company 100% Yes Yes
Can the entity hire expatriate staff Yes Yes
Tax Identification Registration required Yes Yes
Access to Ghana double Tax treaties Yes Yes
Can bid for Government Contracts? Yes Yes
Can Secure Trade Finance? Yes Yes
Can Secure an Import and Export Licence? Yes Yes
Can Easily Convert into a PLC? Yes No
Can Secure Work permits for foreign Employees and Directors? Yes Yes
Multi Currency Bank Accounts Available? Yes Yes

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Company registration in Ghana FAQS

  1. 1
    What are the requirements for a Ltd Company Registration In Ghana? What are the requirements to register a company in Ghana?

    The requirements to register your business and registering a company limited by shares includes the following;

    • – 3 proposed names of the company
    • – Activities the business will be involved in
    • – Physical and postal Address of the company
    • – Stated Capital
    • – Email address and telephone number for the company.
    • – TIN of directors, shareholders, company secretary and auditors
    • – Particulars of directors, shareholders, secretary and auditor.

  2. 2
    What are the requirements for registering a (Branch) an external company in Ghana?

    The requirements for Branch company registration are a bit different from Local Business Setup in Ghana.  The requirements include the following;

    • – Name of the foreign company
    • – Address of the foreign company
    • – Official Email address and telephone number
    • – A notarized company registration documents of the foreign company
    • – Particulars of the local manager / Local representative.
    • – TIN of Local manager

    Feel free to contact us today for more clarity on the requirements on Company Registration in Ghana

  3. 3
    How can a foreigner register a company in Ghana? Can a foreigner register a Company in Ghana? Can a Foreigner own 100% of a Business setup in Ghana?

    Yes, Foreigners Can own 100% of a company In Ghana but they will have to state the company capital as USD 500,000. If you choose to incorporate a Local Shareholder with at least 20% Shares, you will be required to state the capital for the company as USD 200,000.

    Otherwise Company Registration in Ghana is straightforward and you will encounter no ownership restrictions for most of the industries. We however recommend to have at least one of the directors residing in Ghana for ease of compliance.

    Feel free to contact us today for more clarity on the capital requirements when registering a company in Ghana

  4. 4
    How long does it take to complete a Business setup in Ghana?

    On Average, Company registration in Ghana takes about 21 working days, Tax registration takes about 7 working days, Investors license takes about and Bank account opening takes about 10 working days

  5. 5
    What other registration will I need to do after Company Registration in Ghana?

    Any Business Setup in Ghana owned by foreigners or owned through a joint venture between a foreigner and a local must register with Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC).

    At GIPC the investor is required to provide proof of their stated capital indicated on the incorporation document (Form 3) either in cash or kind or combination of both. Upon satisfactory meeting the requirement, GIPC will then issue certificate to the investor.

    Upon receipt of the certificate the entity will be entitled to quotas enable them secure working permits for their foreign national staffs.

  6. 6
    Business Setup in Ghana is ideal for;

    Businessmen, Consultants, Traders, For the custody of real estate, Commerce over the Internet, Expatriates, For inheritance purposes, Holding intellectual property rights

    Contact us today for more details on Company Registration in Ghana

  7. 7
    How much does it cost to register a company in Ghana?

    The cost normally varies per consultant. The Average cost is around USD 6000 for a company that is 100% foreign owned and USD 4500 for a Joint Venture

  8. 8
    How can I open a company in Ghana?

    You can Open a company In Ghana by either choosing to have 100% of the shares as a foreigner or partnering with a Local person. For a company 100% owned by foreigners, the investment requirement is USD 500,000 while a partnership with a local will attract an investment of at least USD 200,000.

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