Register a business
Register a sole proprietorship, partnership, or limited company through the Office of the Registrar of Companies' online service.
Do business
Services for running a business — registration, licences, trade.
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Apply for a local business operating permit
Get your business operating permit (also called a business operating licence) from your Metropolitan, Municipal, or District Assembly (MMDA). All businesses operating in Ghana must hold a current permit.
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Register for VAT
Businesses with annual taxable turnover exceeding the VAT threshold must register for VAT with GRA. Voluntary registration below the threshold is also permitted.
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Register a trademark
Protect your brand name, logo, or slogan by registering a trademark with the Registrar-General's Department under the Trademarks Act, 2004 (Act 664). Registration gives you the exclusive right to use your mark in Ghana.
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Apply for an import or export licence
Register as an importer or exporter and obtain the licences you need to move goods across Ghana's borders. GRA Customs Division manages customs declarations and controlled-goods licensing.
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Register a cooperative society
Register a cooperative society with the Department of Cooperatives under the Cooperative Societies Decree, 1968 (NLCD 252). Registration gives your group legal status to own property, enter contracts, and access credit.
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File annual returns for your company
File your company's annual returns with the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) each year. Filing keeps your company in good standing and is required by the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).
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Register a product with the Food and Drugs Authority
Register your food, medicine, cosmetic, medical device, or household chemical product with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) before you can legally sell it in Ghana.