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Business & Commerce

Business registration, licensing, and investment services through the Registrar General's Department and Ghana Investment Promotion Centre.

Available Services(12)

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Business Name Registration

Register a sole proprietorship or partnership business name

3 days
Start

Company Incorporation

Incorporate a limited liability company under the Companies Act

5 days
Start

Business Licence Renewal

Renew your local authority business operating licence

3 days
Start

Tax Clearance Certificate

Obtain a tax clearance certificate for business operations

5 days
Start

Investment Registration (GIPC)

Register a foreign or domestic investment with GIPC

14 days
Start

Export/Import Licence

Apply for import and export licences through GHAPOHA

7 days
Start

Business Name Search

Free

Search the RGD database to confirm name availability

Instant
Start

Annual Returns Filing

File annual company returns with the Registrar General

Instant
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Trademark Registration

Register a trademark for goods and services

30 days
Start

Change of Directors

Update company directorship records at the RGD

3 days
Start

Business Certificate (B&C)

Obtain official birth and commencement certificates

5 days
Start

SME Support Services

Free

Access government support programmes for small businesses

14 days
Start

Need help or have questions?

Call the GOS helpdesk on 0800-GOS-HELP (toll-free) or dial *400# on any phone. Our agents are available Monday–Friday, 7 AM–8 PM.

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