Ghana: company formation
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Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Ltd in Ghana — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Corporate income tax: 25% (to be checked with the tax authority).
- The Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) set up the Office of the Registrar of Companies, which also keeps a central register of beneficial owners, declared at incorporation.
- Private Limited Company, registered at the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC).
What it does not solve
- A foreign minimum capital and GIPC registration apply to non-resident ownership.
- Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case, and minimum capital remain to be established.
Conditions to meet
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Source: citibusinessnews.com (to be checked)
Banking access to be assessed at the interview, not surveyed here: no bank is promised on the strength of a survey.
Substance to be assessed depending on the activity; local criteria remain to be checked with on-the-spot counsel.
Our assessment for Ghana; to be checked.
Registered office and office on quotation, after review of the file.
Our offer in Ghana, internal catalogue.
Registration in Ghana: Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC). Source: gna.org.gh (to be checked)
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 12 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Ghana: what is specific to it
- The Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) set up the Office of the Registrar of Companies, which also keeps a central register of beneficial owners, declared at incorporation. Source: ghanaiantimes.com.gh (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Ghana compared with Guernsey and Mauritius
| Ghana | Guernsey | Mauritius | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | Ltd | Ltd | GBC · AC |
| Corporate taxation | 25% on profits | 0% (10% or 20% for certain activities) | Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network |
| Share capital | Not established | No minimum | Not established |
| Incorporation time | About 10 working days (24 hours with the prestige service) | 24 hours (registry standard service) | 1 week |
| Banking access | Demanding | Demanding | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Real presence required |
| Our services | from 10,950 € | from 4,190 € | from 20,490 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Guernsey → · The page for Mauritius →
Registered office and premises in Ghana
From 999 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Name reservation
- Filing and incorporation
- Delivery of the corporate file
- Account opening
For Ghana, the register is kept by Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) and the usual time is About 10 working days (24 hours with the prestige service).
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: International place of incorporation · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Ghana: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Ghana?
Our services in Ghana start at 10,950 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Ghana?
About About 10 working days (24 hours with the prestige service) once the file is complete.
Where is a company registered in Ghana?
With the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) (source: gna.org.gh).
What is the corporate tax rate in Ghana?
25% on profits (data as of 21 September 2026; source: gra.gov.gh). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Ghana?
Not established: usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Ghana?
Corporate income tax: 25% (to be checked with the tax authority). The Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) set up the Office of the Registrar of Companies, which also keeps a central register of beneficial owners, declared at incorporation. Private Limited Company, registered at the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC).
What are the drawbacks of a company in Ghana?
A foreign minimum capital and GIPC registration apply to non-resident ownership. Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case, and minimum capital remain to be established.
Ghana or Guernsey or Mauritius: where do our services start?
from 10,950 € in Ghana; from 4,190 € in Guernsey; from 20,490 € in Mauritius, excluding tax.
Ghana or Guernsey or Mauritius: how does corporate tax compare?
Ghana, 25% on profits; Guernsey, 0% (10% or 20% for certain activities); Mauritius, Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network; to be checked.
Ghana or Guernsey or Mauritius: which is faster to register?
Ghana in About 10 working days (24 hours with the prestige service); Guernsey in 24 hours (registry standard service); Mauritius in 1 week, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →