A business is defined as an organization or enterprising entity engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.
REGISTRATION PROCESS / PROCEDURE(Walk-in procedure)
Provide 3 business/company name for search for availability of a name
Buy or download required Entity Registration form>
Complete the Entity Form
Pick a ticket per the Entity Type
Wait till your ticket number is called
Submit the completed form with all the supporting document for validation by inspector
Payment slip is generated for payment to be made
Document is left at the in-house Bank for onward process
Decision is made to Approve, Query or Reject
Certificate and other supporting documents are issued when approval is given.
ONLINE
Go to www.rgdeservices.com
Search for the availability of your Business Name by clicking on Name Search
Download forms of the Entity Type you want to register
Print, fill, sign and scan the form and other supporting documents
Create an account as a portal user
Login with the user name and password given after the account creation
Select Entity Registration link on the welcome page
Select Entity Registration link again on the left pane
Click on the ‘Create New’ button if the name has not been reserved or click on the ‘Create From Name Reservation’ button if the business name has been reserved
Select entity type from the dropdown list
Type business Name under Entity Name and click on Proceed button
Certificate and other supporting documents are issued when approval is given
Input data, upload scanned and signed document and follow the instructions
Pay online by clicking on ‘make payment online’ link
The status of the registration will be communicated via SMS
Click on the eCertificate link to save or print the certificate and other supporting documents after approval is given.
How do I register my business online in Ghana?
Name Search.
Name Reservation.
Name Reservation Extension.
Entity Registration.
Entity Registration With Old Tin.
Entity Registration With Tin.
Commence Business or a.
Change in Particulars.
What is the cost of registering a business in Ghana?
| CATEGORY | GH ¢ |
|---|---|
| f) General Trading Enterprise (i.e. $1,000,000 minimum foreign capital) | 31,500 |
| g) Renewal of Registered Enterprise (Every 2 years) – Joint Venture & Foreign Owned | 2,730 |
| h) Renewal of Registered Enterprise (Every 2 years) – Wholly Ghanaian Owned | Free |
| i) Liaison Office | 16,800 |