Ghana - Re-Registration of Company

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

To Apply for Re-Registration of Company in person, the applicant has to approach the register general department (RGD) office Contact link
An applicant has to download the form from the following Link.
If, on the application for re-registration as a private limited company, Companies House is satisfied that the public company is entitled to be so re-registered, the company shall be re-registered accordingly.
Companies House must issue a certificate of incorporation altered to reflect the company’s re-registered status and the circumstances of the case. The certificate must state the date on which it is issued and that it is issued upon re-registration of the company.
The application for re-registration can only be made once a special resolution has been passed and the conditions have been satisfied.
The application must be made on a Companies House form RR01 and must contain a statement of the company's proposed name on re-registration and, if the company does not already have a company secretary, a statement of the proposed secretary.
Documents that are needed for this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
Submit the completed form with the entire supporting document for validation by inspector.
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.
Generally, the processing time for this procedure takes up to 2 to 3 weeks.
The certificate is conclusive evidence that the requirements of the CA 2006 as to re-registration have been complied with. The company’s previous incorporation certificates should be retained as evidence of the company’s historical identity and status.

Apply online

Applicant Go to online website Link
Applicant search for the availability of your business name by clicking on “Name Search”.
Applicant “Download” forms of the entity type you want to register.
Then “print, fill, sign and scan” the form and other supporting documents may be required.
Applicants create an account as a portal user.
Applicant login with the “user name” and “password” given after the account creation.
Applicant must select Entity Registration link again on the left pane.
Click on “Create New” button if name has not been reserved or click on “Create from Name Reservation” button if business name has been reserved.
Applicant 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 applicant approval is given.
Input data, upload scanned and signed document and applicant follow the instructions.
Pay online by clicking on “make payment online” link.
The status of the registration will be communicated via SMS.
Applicant click on e-Certificate link to save or print certificate and other supporting documents after approval is given.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application form Link
File Annual Returns or Renewal up to date
Acquire individual TIN for all directors, executive members, secretaries and shareholders from GRA
Fill Re-Registration Form with regards to the type of Business (ie Sole Props, Partnership etc.)
Attach old Registration Particulars (i.e. Registration Certificates, Business Profile or any other Relevant Documents
Also penalty applies to all entity types except Sole Proprietor and Subsidiary Business names

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

GREATER ACCRA REGION
P.O. Box 118 Accra
Tel: +233 302 664 691-93
Fax: +233 302 662043
Email: [email protected]
Digital Address:GA-143-4647
Contact link

ASHANTI REGION
Opposite Hotel Gandolfo Asafo PMB, Kumasi
Tel: +233 322 083 151 / 322 042 152
Email: [email protected]
Contact link

WESTERN REGION
P.O.Box 251 Ministries, Sekondi
Tel: +233 312 482 58
Email: [email protected]
Fax: +233 312 48258
Digital Address: WS-001-7903
Contact link

NORTHERN REGION
Tel: +233 372 023 715
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Digital Address: NT-0066-0976
Contact link

EligibilityEdit

A private limited company may be re-registered as a public company pursuant to the provisions of Part 7 of the Companies Act 2006.

FeesEdit

Pay prescribed fee for this procedure is GHS 25 cedi’s.

ValidityEdit

Validity for this certificate for 1 year.

Documents to UseEdit

Link

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing TimeEdit

The Certificate issued in 2 to 3 weeks.

InstructionsEdit

Act 992 defines an external company as a body corporate formed outside the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ghana which has an established place of business in Ghana.

Required InformationEdit

Applicant name
Residential address
Email address
Contact address
Company name
Reasons for re-registration

Need for the DocumentEdit

Once re-registered as a public company, the company may want to seek admission to trading on a stock exchange. It may want to do this for a number of reasons, including:

The main reason why a private company may want to re-register as a public company is to be able to offer its shares to the public.
To enable the company to raise finance for its development and growth (both organically and by acquisition)
To place a market value on the company
To increase the company's profile
To create a market for the company's shares
To incentivize employees, and
To enhance the company's status with its customers and suppliers

Information which might helpEdit

Some companies re-register just to obtain the 'plc' suffix, which is perceived by some to enhance a company's reputation even if the company's shares are not listed on a stock exchange. However, re-registration just to obtain the 'plc' suffix is less frequent because the costs involved with the re-registration and the extra administrative burden for public companies may outweigh the perceived benefits associated with gaining a 'plc.' name.

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