Register a Sole Proprietorship in Ghana
A sole proprietorship is the simplest legal structure for a single person to own and run a business in Ghana. You retain complete control over daily decisions and keep all profits, while operating legally under an official business name.
BizAccess handles your entire registration with the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC). We conduct your business name search, coordinate your Tax Identification Number (TIN), prepare your statutory forms, and submit your application so your business is registered accurately without you having to visit government offices.
Requirements:
- Ghana Card (of the sole proprietor/owner).
- Tax Identification Number (TIN) - we can assist you in obtaining one, if you don't have.
- Business name - your preferred business name must be available for registration.
- Business activity - details of the nature or principal activity of the business.
- Business & residential address - including the relevant digital address.
- Personal details - basic information about the sole proprietor.
Benefits of Registering a Sole Proprietorship
Simple to Set Up
It is the fastest and most straightforward structure to register, with fewer initial paperwork requirements than a limited company.
Full Decision-Making Control
You own the business entirely and make all day-to-day operational decisions independently.
Keep All Profits
As the sole owner, you receive 100% of the profits your business generates after meeting your standard tax obligations.
Easy to Manage
You can adapt your business operations quickly without needing formal board meetings or approval from partners and shareholders.
Ideal for Individual Ventures
A practical structure for solo service providers, retail shops, salons, food businesses, freelancers, and independent traders.
Room to Upgrade Later
It provides a legal foundation to start trading immediately, with the flexibility to convert into a limited liability company as your business grows.
With BizAccess, registering your business means:
Just provide your details, and we handle the entire ORC/RGD filing process on your behalf.
Skip the long queues and paperwork. Get your business registered from wherever you are.
Receive your official, approved registration documents in just 10 working days.
We stay by your side to handle your mandatory annual renewals and business updates.
How the registration process works
We handle the paperwork and filing with the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) in four straightforward steps.
Submit your proposed business name
Share the name you want to use, and we will check its availability with the ORC on your behalf.
Provide your details online
Send us your personal details, Ghana Card, business address, and core business activities through our online form.
We prepare and file your application
Our team completes your Form A, coordinates your TIN if needed, pays the statutory fees, and submits your application directly to the ORC.
Receive your registration documents
Once approved, we deliver your official Certificate of Registration and certified Form A so you can start operating and open a business bank account.
Ready to register your business name?
Submit your details online in minutes, and our team will handle the rest with the ORC.
Hear from our customers
We needed to incorporate a new limited liability company and reached out to Bizaccess. Their response was prompt and their services were very professional. We received our documents within the timeframe they specified. The whole process was hassle free. Highly recommend them
Isaac Sesi
We appreciate services rendered by RGD, my concern is for at least a pdf format be readily available to us even before the hard copy is printed so we can use it for our various day to day businesses.
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I just love ❤️ this company. Their customer service is on point. I will recommend them to anybody who want to register his or her business in Ghana.
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BizAccess made our annual returns and tax compliance completely effortless. Excellent customer service, clear communication, and very timely delivery. Best business partner in Ghana!
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