A Business Certificate is a local registration of a business that is conducted within the Town and filed with the Town Clerk, either in person or by mail, in every city/town where a business of any such person, partnership or corporation may be situated. It is commonly referred to as a “d/b/a” (doing business as).
How To Get A Business Certificate In Ghana
BUSINESS NAME/SOLE PROPRIETOR REGISTRATION
Did you know you must register your business if you are trading under a business name?
Applicant may pick up a prescribed Form A from the in-house bank or
Submit filled forms at the Business names Registration Counter for Verification and Capturing or via Online
Pay processing fee of GHS60.00 at the in-house bank or via Online
Registrar Examines, Approves and issues Business name Registration Certificate
CERTIFIED TRUE COPY(CTC) of Form A
Renewal each year at GH 25 cedis.
How long does it take to get a business certificate in Ghana?
Registration of business in Ghana is quite easy, however, registration can be delayed if the documents for registration are not valid or not accurate. Registration of business takes a period of 20-30days.
Where do I register my business in Ghana?
Purchase registration forms at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) or download forms at www.rgd.gov.gh.
What do I need to register my business in Ghana?
The process for all the other types of business entities in Ghana only varies slightly from the processes outlined below.
Decide on a name.
Obtain Tax Identification Numbers for all participants.
Complete your RGD documents.
Pay your filing fees and capital duty.
File at the RGD.
How do I start a small business in Ghana?
Develop a Business Plan from your ideas or goals.
Get your Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Register your business at the Registrar General’s Department.
Open a Business Bank Account.
Apply for Business Operating Permit from the Metropolitan /Municipal / District Assembly.