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What is the company registry in Ghana?
Registrar General's Department
There are 4 locations in Ghana
1. GREATER ACCRA REGION P.O.Box 118 Accra
2. ASHANTI REGIO Opposite Hotel Gandolfo Asafo PMB, Kumasi
3. WESTERN REGION P.O.Box 251 Ministries, Sekondi
4. NORTHERN REGION Tamale, Ghana
About Ghana
The Ghana Companies Registry is located in Accra and was founded in 1961.
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. The main language of Ghana is English which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as Asante Twi and Akuapem Twi spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Cedi (GHS). The population of Ghana is over 34.62 million.
Ghana Economy
The Real GDP in Ghana is in the region of $229.639 billion with a GDP per capita of $6,800. Ghana economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Ghana are gold, crude petroleum, cocoa beans, manganese ore, cocoa paste.
Main Trading Partners of Ghana
The leading export and import partners for Ghana are:
Exports: Switzerland 24%, UAE 18%, India 8%, South Africa 7%, China 7%
Imports: China 30%, Netherlands 8%, India 5%, USA 5%, Russia 5%
Ghana Certificate of Incorporation
The Ghana Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Ghana Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Ghana company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Ghana register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Ghana customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Ghana Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Ghana the relevant laws are:
The Companies Act of 1963 of Ghana
What information is free to view at Ghana Company Registry?
None but a Ghana company extract/profile will include where available:
Ghana Company Name
Ghana Representatives
Ghana Director and proprietors
Ghana Current status (active/inactive)
Ghana Activity / Type of business
Ghana Company Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Ghana Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Ghana register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Ghana
There are over 48,000 companies registered in Ghana.
Types of Companies in Ghana
Businesses in Ghana can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Ghana Limited liability company
Ghana Unlimited company
Ghana Foreign Company
Ghana Partnership
Ghana Trusts
Ghana Joint Venture
Other Ghana Company Registry Services
Ghana Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Ghana Document Authentication Check
Can you order a Ghana Apostille Certificate?
No, Ghana has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Ghana has not agreed to this Ghana company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Ghana Company Registry?
The Ghana Company Register is in English language only.
Ghana Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Ghana has 55 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 55 consulates and three other representations.
Accra, the capital of Ghana, hosts 68 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 42 consulates and one other representation located in Ghana.
Ghana Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Ghana. Our local partner is based in Accra which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Ghana including Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and Cape Coast. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Ghana Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Ghana from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Ghana Moody's rating: B3 (first obtained in 2015)
Ghana Standard & Poors rating: B- (first obtained in 2020)
Ghana Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Ghana Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Ghana.
Ghana Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Ghana. Our specialist Ghana skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Ghana Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Ghana Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Ghana. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Ghana Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Ghana?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Ghana?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Ghana?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.