Service
Business Registration
Registrations & Filings We Assist With
- Limited Liability Company (LTD)
- Sole Proprietorship registration
- TIN (Tax Identification Number) registration
- Business name search and reservation
- Partnership registration
- Change of company or business name
- Annual renewal and ORC filings
Business Registration Packages & Timelines
Limited Company (LTD)
Ideal for companies with shareholders and directors seeking full limited liability corporate protection.
Sole Proprietorship
Perfect for single-owner enterprises, traders, retail stores, consultants, and independent practitioners.
A Tax Identification Number (TIN) is mandatory for registering your business with the ORC. If you do not have one, Redeem can assist you to obtain your TIN.
Details Needed for Business Registration
Please prepare the following fifteen (15) pieces of information before submitting your registration request. You can copy or send these directly to us on WhatsApp:
- 1
Name of Business
Provide your preferred name (and alternative names in case of prior registration).
- 2
Activity of the Business
Detailed nature of business / commercial operations to be undertaken.
- 3
Full Name of The Owner / Directors
Full official name as displayed on national identity documents.
- 4
TIN (Tax Identification Number)
Required for all owners/directors. Can be registered if you do not have one.
- 5
Date of Birth
Day, month, and year matching your birth certificate or passport.
- 6
Occupation
Current profession or trade of the owner/directors.
- 7
Place of Birth
Town/city and region of birth as listed in official records.
- 8
Contact Phone Number
Active phone number for official Registrar General / ORC SMS notifications.
- 9
Email Address
Active email address for receipt of digital certificates and correspondences.
- 10
Postal Address
P.O. Box address or private mail bag (P/M/B) for official mail.
- 11
Residential Address
Complete personal residence details:
- House number
- Name of Area
- Street name
- Nearest Landmark
- Name of City
- 12
Principal Place of Business & Digital Address
Physical shop, office or operational premises location, including the official Digital Address (GhanaPost GPS code, e.g., GA-123-4567).
- 13
Marital Status
Single, Married, Divorced, or Widowed.
- 14
Picture of Signature
Clear image of your official signature written on clean white paper.
- 15
Mother's Name
Full name (including maiden surname) of the owner's mother for identity verification.
Ready to Submit Your Details?
You can send the checklist directly to Redeem Legal Consult via WhatsApp or email. Our team will verify the details, provide a fee quote, and start the ORC filing immediately.
What This Generally Concerns
We handle both Limited Liability Company (LTD with directors and shareholders) and Sole Proprietorship (single-owner enterprise) registrations, offering standard (20 working days) and express (5 days) options.
A Tax Identification Number (TIN) is mandatory for business registration. If you or any director does not have a TIN, Redeem can assist you to obtain one.
We compile all 15 required intake details, conduct name search and reservation with the ORC, provide Commissioner for Oaths witnessing, and secure your Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate to Commence Business.
Questions Clients Often Ask
- What are the options and timelines for Limited Company vs Sole Proprietorship registration?
- How fast is express processing compared to standard processing?
- What 15 details and documents must the business owner provide?
- What if I do not have a Tax Identification Number (TIN)?
- Can Ghanaians in the diaspora or foreign residents register a business in Ghana through Redeem?
Things to Confirm
- Proposed business name and alternative names for search reservation
- Detailed commercial activities of the enterprise
- Owner and director personal details, TIN numbers, and contact information
- Digital Address (GhanaPost GPS) and physical location of principal place of business
- Specimen signature image and mother's maiden name for statutory filing
Examples
(opens full size in a new tab)Official Registrar General / ORC Ghana business registration certificates (Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate to Commence Business) processed for clients.
(opens full size in a new tab)Sample Ghana birth certificate required to verify date of birth, place of birth, and parentage during registration. Personal details are covered.
(opens full size in a new tab)Valid Ghanaian passport or Ghana Card used for official identification of business owners and directors.
Business and company registration certificates are issued by the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC). Redeem facilitates name search, document preparation, Commissioner for Oaths commissioning, filing, and processing.
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Send a short WhatsApp message describing the document or service. The business will confirm requirements, fees and next steps with you directly.