Company Formation · Africa
Ghana
We form private limited companies in Ghana. Incorporation can start remotely. We also advise on local payments and business banking.
- Entity
- Private limited (ORC)
- Visit
- A visit may be required for identification or banking
- Timeframe
- Typically 2–4 weeks
- Typical cost
- Formation fees are moderate
Country overview
About Ghana
Ghana is a republic on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. Accra is the capital and the largest city. About 34 million people live here. It borders Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Togo. English is the official language. The currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
Accra is an English-speaking West African business city and a practical operating base for the region. Ghana is a member of ECOWAS. The economy combines services in Accra with gold, cocoa and energy. Company law is familiar to common-law counsel. A Ghanaian company is formed to do business in Ghana.
Brikseka forms Ghanaian companies. The usual vehicle is a private limited company at the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC). No local director is required. Incorporation can start remotely; identification or banking may still require travel. Typical formation takes two to four weeks.
We then advise on a business bank account and local payments, including Paystack. Ghanaian banks typically expect presence. Approvals are decided by the providers. If your aim is to live in Ghana, company formation is not a residence permit.
Company formation
We form a private limited company at the ORC in Accra. Incorporation can start remotely; a visit may still be needed for banking.
Accra
An English-speaking ECOWAS market on the Gulf of Guinea, used as a West African operating base.
Paystack
Local payments include Paystack. Approvals are decided by the providers. Banks typically expect presence.
Tax setting
Corporate income tax is published at 25 percent. We confirm the live position before you proceed.
How we work
From briefing to a registered company
Briefing
We review your business, the right entity for this country, costs, and whether a visit is likely.
Company formation
Local counsel, notary where required, and the commercial register. We coordinate the documents through to a registered company.
Banking and payments
After the company exists, we prepare applications for a business account and payment gateways.
After incorporation
Statutory records, a named contact, and introductions to accounting so the company can operate.
After the company exists
Payment gateways
- Paystack (Stripe extended network)
Operating stack
Business banking
- Ghanaian banks typically expect presence
Provider lists are indicative. We confirm current availability, government fees, and account-opening requirements during consultation.
Business Tools covers payment gateways, business accounts, email, websites, and related tools after the company exists.
Consultation
Start a confidential conversation
Tell us what you are building or where you need to move. We respond within one business day.